Trip from Berthoud, CO to Loveland, CO

Drive Time

11m

Distance

6.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Berthoud, CO to Loveland, CO covers 6.6 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 4th Street, Water Avenue, North 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

3.3 miles from Berthoud, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 6.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 4th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Water Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North 1st Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 287	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Lincoln Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 6th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lake Avenue

335 ft · 20 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 straight

0.3 mi · 39 sec

6

Merge slight left onto South Highway 287

0.7 mi · 57 sec · South Highway 287

7

Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Lincoln Avenue

8

Turn left onto East 6th Street

502 ft · 24 sec · East 6th Street

9

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 3.3 miles from Berthoud, CO, or about 5m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 6.6 miles or 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.3 miles or 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loveland, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Berthoud, CO

This is one driving day of about 6.6 miles and 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berthoud, CO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Windsor, CO

3 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Loveland, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Loveland, CO.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.3 mi from Berthoud, CO

Fort Collins, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 6.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Windsor, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Berthoud, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$0.90	$1.79
midgrade	$3.85	$1.00	$2.00
premium	$4.15	$1.08	$2.16
diesel	$3.75	$0.97	$1.95

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Berthoud, CO

Late night in Berthoud on Saturday

Local time

2:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Loveland, CO

Late night in Loveland on Saturday

Local time

2:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MDT Live mapsof 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

11m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Berthoud, CO to Loveland, CO covers 6.6 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 4th Street, Water Avenue, North 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Berthoud, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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