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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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 02h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Abriendo Avenue
1264 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Street
9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan 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 Pueblo 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Berthoud. Straight-line distance: 144.13 mi (231.96 km).
#1 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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