Origin
Berthoud, CO
Late night in Berthoud on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berthoud, CO to Loveland, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berthoud, CO
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Loveland, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward connection between Berthoud and Loveland, this 6.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West. You can easily complete the entire journey in just 12 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting is simple here, as you will likely spend no more than $1 on fuel for the duration of the drive. Because the trip is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight splits or complex travel logistics. Whether you are commuting or just crossing between these two Colorado towns, the route offers a convenient, low-stress transition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lincoln Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North 1st Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 287 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Water Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lincoln Avenue
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berthoud, CO and Loveland, CO.
1
Start on Lake Avenue
335 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lake Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Water Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Water Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto US 287
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Highway 287
7
Continue on US 287
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto East 6th Street
501 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Street
9
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Water Avenue
Turn right onto Water Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 287 / South Highway 287
Merge onto US 287 / South Highway 287
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.99 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Loveland, CO
Late night in Loveland on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way between these two destinations. The route relies primarily on South Lincoln Avenue, North 1st Street, and North 4th Street to guide you through the local landscape. Only about 10% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highway-style driving, so keep your eyes on the road as you handle the frequent turns. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.3 miles while traveling on South Lincoln Avenue. Overall, the road feels more like a standard town-to-town transit than a high-speed interstate haul.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on South Lincoln Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Water Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Berthoud, CO
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Loveland, CO
Full guide →Loveland is a city in the region of Colorado. There is a large population of artists in Loveland, which has drawn three foundries, an art museum, and the annual sculpture shows in August. The city lies on the Big Thompson River in Larimer County 26 miles (42 km) east of Rocky Mountain National Park and 46 miles (74 km) north of Denver. In 2020, the population of the City of Loveland was 78,000. The city is a popular retirement haven and a major business center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile, 12-minute drive is perfect for a quick weekend hop between Berthoud and Loveland, easily doable as a same-day round trip with plenty of time left for activities.
Family Friendly
With a minimal 12-minute travel time and simple navigation, this route is short enough for kids and easy to manage for families.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.6 miles and 12 minutes, this route is comfortably short for any solo traveler looking for a quick and easy drive.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.6-mile drive is ideal for first-time drivers, featuring straightforward navigation and a very manageable 12-minute duration.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on South Lincoln Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Water Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Loveland, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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