How far is Pueblo, CO from Berthoud, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Berthoud, CO is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
159.13 mi
02h 58m
Flight
144.13 mi
231.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.13 mi
Kilometers
231.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.13 mi
Kilometers
256.09 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berthoud
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Berthoud
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
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
Castle Rock
CO

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.

From Pueblo
79.7 mi
01h 29m
To Berthoud
79.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW
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 Pueblo and Berthoud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Abriendo Avenue

    1264 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 56 West: Berthound

    1232 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 56 West: Berthound

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Highway 56

    83 m · 16 sec · East Highway 56

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Highway 56

    778 ft · 22 sec · East Highway 56

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Highway 56

    28 m · 5 sec · East Highway 56

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto East Highway 56

    3.9 mi · 5 min · East Highway 56

  19. 19

    Continue on East County Road 8

    1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 8

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mountain Avenue

    45 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Avenue

    1492 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1144 ft · 37 sec · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue

    102 m · 15 sec · Lake Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
93.1 mi · 58%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 14%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 8%
North Valley Highway
9.6 mi · 6%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 5%
South Freeway
6.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

70.1 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
01h 29m from Pueblo
Leave By
12:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo 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 Pueblo to Berthoud?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Pueblo and 79.5 miles from Berthoud.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castle Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

44 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

60 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Berthoud. Straight-line distance: 144.13 mi (231.96 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Berthoud

#2 Berthoud

Town of the United States

Population10,806
Coordinates40.3083200, -105.0810900
Altitude1535
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Berthoud (-105.08109, 40.30832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.57
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $20.78 $41.57
Mid-grade $4.08 $22.95 $45.90
Premium $4.39 $24.68 $49.35
Diesel $4.74 $26.62 $53.24

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 Pueblo and Berthoud. The current time is 20:24:18.

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.