How far is Thornton, CO from Berthoud, CO?
The driving distance from Thornton, CO to Berthoud, CO is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America
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 Thornton and Berthoud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Berthoud.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Dorothy Boulevard
1165 ft · 59 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thornton Parkway
1755 ft · 44 sec · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 104th Avenue
2512 ft · 57 sec · East 104th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 North
1401 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 1 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 Thornton 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Thornton 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 Thornton to Berthoud?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Firestone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Thornton and 18.5 miles from Berthoud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornton and Mostly Sunny near Berthoud.
Stop Ideas Near Firestone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Broomfield City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Firestone.
Longmont, Colorado
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Union Station
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Berthoud. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).
#1 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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