Berthoud, CO Road Trips
Berthoud, CO serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Berthoud, CO head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
158 mi
Pueblo, CO
Quickest Drive
12m
Loveland, CO
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Driving from Berthoud, CO
The typical drive from Berthoud, CO covers about 55 miles and takes around 1h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 158 miles (2h 54m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Berthoud, CO are Pueblo, CO (158 mi, 2h 54m), Centennial, CO (60 mi, 1h 12m), Aurora, CO (52 mi, 1h 2m), Lakewood, CO (51.7 mi, 1h 3m), and Greeley, CO (28.3 mi, 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 55-mile drive from Berthoud, CO, expect to burn about 2.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Berthoud, CO and 0 routes heading into Berthoud, CO, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 158 miles.
The longest mapped route from Berthoud, CO covers 158 miles and takes approximately 2h 54m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Berthoud, CO runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Berthoud, CO include Pueblo, CO, Centennial, CO, Aurora, CO and Lakewood, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Berthoud, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,684
Median Income
$111,297
Median Home Value
$487,700
Median Age
39.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Berthoud, CO
Berthoud is a city in the Front Range region of Colorado. Berthoud is a small town (less than 5000 residents) located just south of Loveland.
Berthoud is a small town surrounded by farmland and is nicknamed "Garden Spot of Colorado".
There are many festivals and events going on here in the summer and a few in the winter, as well. See the Chamber of Commerce website for the yearly listings. In the summer there are also nearby farmers markets with local produce and crafts.
La Casita, 405 5th St, ☏ +1 970-344-6448. M-F 7:30AM-8PM, Sat 7:30AM-2PM. Hot and spicy Mexican food Derby Grille, 110 Bunyan Ave, ☏ +1 970-532-0986. American style grill. Grandpa's Cafe, 903 Mountain Ave, ☏ +1 970-532-2254. Burger place which seems to have been around forever. $10.
Berthoud is closest to the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL IATA), which is north of the city, between Loveland and Fort Collins. United Airlines offers a "wingless flight" (AKA a bus) from here to DEN up to eleven times per day. Otherwise the airport is used by private charter flights. Getting from the airport to Berthoud generally requires a vehicle as taxis are uncommon in this part of Colorado. Further away, but offering a wider range of national and international flights is Denver International Airport (DEN IATA). From Denver, the drive takes about an hour north on I-25. Groome Transport offers rides to Loveland for $32 per adult ($10 per child). However, the traveler is responsible for the trip from Loveland to Berthoud. Berthoud is located north of Denver on I-25 between Loveland (North of Berthoud) and Longmont to the south.
Travel tips adapted from Berthoud on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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