How far is Berthoud, CO from Westminster, CO?
The driving distance from Berthoud, CO to Westminster, CO is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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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 Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berthoud and Westminster.
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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
7 mi · 8 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
1181 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Thornton Parkway West, Water World, Thornton Park-n-Ride
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Thornton Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Continue on West 92nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 92nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 80th Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · West 80th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lowell Boulevard
1996 ft · 44 sec · Lowell Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
873 ft · 42 sec · West 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
35 m · 5 sec · Newton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berthoud and Westminster.
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 Mostly Sunny near Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berthoud to Westminster?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 20.3 miles from Berthoud and 22.1 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berthoud and Mostly Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Dacono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berthoud and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 32.67 mi (52.58 km).
#1 Berthoud
Town of the United States
| Population | 10,806 |
| Coordinates | 40.3083200, -105.0810900 |
| Altitude | 1535 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton Street (-105.037386, 39.836648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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