How far is Berthoud, CO from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Berthoud, CO to Commerce City, CO is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berthoud and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berthoud and Commerce City.
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Start on Lake Avenue
102 m · 17 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1144 ft · 39 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
1487 ft · 57 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 8
30 m · 6 sec · East County Road 8
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Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 8
1 mi · 1 min · East County Road 8
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Continue on East Highway 56
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Denver
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard
1042 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dexter Street
946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left
732 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berthoud and Commerce City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berthoud and Sunny near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berthoud to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dacono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Berthoud and 21.5 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berthoud and Sunny near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berthoud and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 35.41 mi (56.99 km).
#1 Berthoud
Town of the United States
| Population | 10,806 |
| Coordinates | 40.3083200, -105.0810900 |
| Altitude | 1535 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.933706, 39.808312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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