How far is Alamosa, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Alamosa, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamosa and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamosa and Pueblo.
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Start on Ross Avenue
20 m · 7 sec · Ross Avenue
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Turn left onto Fourth Street
2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
45.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue
133 m · 16 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Take the ramp left
689 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1075 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
33 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamosa and Pueblo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Santa Fe Avenue
Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alamosa and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamosa to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Veta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Alamosa and 60.6 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamosa and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near La Veta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Veta.
Trinidad
Alamosa, CO
Raton
Pueblo, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamosa and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.96 km).
#1 Alamosa
City in Colorado, USA
| Population | 9,367 |
| Coordinates | 37.4694500, -105.8700200 |
| Altitude | 2299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
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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