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Trip from Berthoud, CO to Pueblo, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

158 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Berthoud, CO, CO

Berthoud, CO

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city in and county seat of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, CO

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Trip Overview

This 158-mile drive from Berthoud, Colorado, to Pueblo, Colorado, is a straightforward, single-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 54 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on North Valley Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a relatively low 11% highway share, suggesting a more local driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $24 and only one recommended stop, this route offers a convenient journey within the Mountain West region. It's well-suited for a day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79 miles from Berthoud, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Valley Highway 79.5 mi 1h 29m
Ronald Reagan Highway 22.9 mi 23m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 22.3 mi 22m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 12m
Monument Valley Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
North Freeway 5.2 mi 6m
East Highway 56 3.8 mi 4m
East County Road 8 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: North Valley Highway — 79.5 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lake Avenue

335 ft · 16 sec · Lake Avenue
2

Turn right onto North 4th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North 4th Street
3

Turn left onto CO 56

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Mountain Avenue
4

Enter roundabout onto CO 56

99 ft · 5 sec · East County Road 8
5

Continue on CO 56

1.0 mi · 1 min · East County Road 8
6

Continue on CO 56

3.8 mi · 4 min · East Highway 56
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 25 South: Denver
8

Merge onto I 25

22 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 25

0.6 mi · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

70 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Continue on I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 25; US 24

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 25

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 100B Toward 29th Street
18

Merge onto I 25; US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 99B Toward 13th Street Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
21

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

107 ft · 2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 158-mile trip, flexibility is key. Since the drive is just under 3 hours with only one recommended stop, you can easily depart when it suits you. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination in Pueblo. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 79.5 miles on North Valley Highway, as services might be less frequent on these local roads. The estimated fuel cost of $24 provides a good baseline for budgeting your expenses.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79 miles from Berthoud, CO, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79 miles or 1h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pueblo, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Berthoud, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Berthoud, CO

This is one driving day of about 158 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Berthoud, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 79.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castle Pines, CO

79 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Castle Pines, CO to Pueblo, CO

90.9 mi · 1h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Thornton, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Castle Pines, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79 miles from Berthoud, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Valley Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Denver, Colorado

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $60 mile 45.1

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $60 mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17203899544

Visit website

Old Town Hot Pot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.4

Aurora, Colorado

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+13036580870

Visit website

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17204767144

Visit website

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18666369969

Visit website

Larimer Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17208051973

Visit website

Big Blue Bear

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Skyline Beer Garden

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

+13035346161

Visit website

Daniels & Fisher

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13038770742

Visit website

VR ARCADE USA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17202899583

Visit website

Museum of Outdoor Arts

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.4

Greenwood Village, Colorado

+13038060444

Visit website

Civic Center Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 45.1

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | CO 56 / Mountain Avenue

Turn left onto CO 56 / Mountain Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
28.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
37.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
156.1 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward 13th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99B Toward 13th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.81 one way

$47.61 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $25.21 $50.41
premium $4.39 $27.33 $54.67
diesel $5.61 $34.88 $69.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.4 0 $16.59 $7.58
Efficient EV 39.5 0 $13.83 $6.32
EV Truck/SUV 63.2 0 $22.12 $10.11

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Berthoud, CO

Late night in Berthoud on Sunday

Local time

1:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Late night in Pueblo on Sunday

Local time

1:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

SW 10 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

37 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $10 near mile 109
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 158-mile journey. While you'll encounter some highway segments, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like North Valley Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with only 11% of the route being on higher-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 79.5 miles on North Valley Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel before encountering more frequent turns. This profile suggests a route that winds through local areas, requiring your attention to navigation.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.5 mi on North Valley Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CO 56 / Mountain Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 158 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CO 56 / Mountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Pueblo, CO

Full guide →

Pueblo, also known as the Steel City or Home of the Heroes, is a city of about 112,000 people in the Eastern Plains of Colorado. It is on the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 158 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.5 miles on North Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pueblo, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CO 56 / Mountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pueblo, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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