How far is Denver, CO from Berthoud, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Berthoud, CO is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.43 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.66 mi
63.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.12 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berthoud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-22T21:36
Arrive Berthoud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dacono
CO

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

From Denver
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Berthoud
22.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Berthoud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Berthoud.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Street

    2848 ft · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 20th Street

    153 m · 18 sec · 20th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    2045 ft · 1 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Park Avenue West

    1.6 km · 3 min · Park Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North, I 70: Fort Collins, Limon, Grand Junction

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins

    1699 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Valley Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound

    1232 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56

    83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56

    778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56

    28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56

    3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56

  20. 20

    Continue on East County Road 8

    1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Avenue

    45 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Avenue

    1492 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1144 ft · 37 sec · North 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    102 m · 15 sec · Lake Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Berthoud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 49%
North Valley Highway
14.6 mi · 32%
East Highway 56
4.1 mi · 9%
East County Road 8
1.01 mi · 2%
Park Avenue West
0.99 mi · 2%
North Lincoln Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dacono
00h 28m from Denver
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny near Berthoud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Berthoud?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 22.7 miles from Denver and 22.7 miles from Berthoud.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver and Mostly Sunny near Berthoud.

Stop Ideas Near Dacono

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dacono and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Historic Brighton City Hall

Brighton , CO
22 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews Historical place,City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Broomfield City Council

Broomfield , CO
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020
Rating 3.9/5 63 reviews City government office
Lafayette City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , CO
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City administration
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Frederick , CO
105 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dacono.

BUS

Longmont, Colorado

17 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

29 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

37 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Berthoud. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.82 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Berthoud

#2 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Berthoud (-105.08109, 40.30832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.83
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.92 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.53 $13.07
Premium $4.39 $7.03 $14.05
Diesel $4.74 $7.58 $15.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Berthoud. The current time is 21:36:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.