How far is Lakewood, CO from Berthoud, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Berthoud, CO is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Berthoud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Berthoud.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 East: Denver
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound
1232 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound
104 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56
83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56
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Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56
778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56
28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56
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Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56
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Continue on East County Road 8
1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Avenue
45 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Avenue
1492 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1144 ft · 37 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
102 m · 15 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Berthoud.
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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Berthoud?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Erie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Lakewood and 25.9 miles from Berthoud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Berthoud.
Stop Ideas Near Erie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Erie.
Longmont, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Berthoud. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.12 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berthoud
Town of the United States
| Population | 10,806 |
| Coordinates | 40.3083200, -105.0810900 |
| Altitude | 1535 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berthoud (-105.08109, 40.30832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
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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