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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.15 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.59 mi
140.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.15 mi
Kilometers
194.98 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM MDT
Return by in Alamosa
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamosa
2026-04-19T03:29
Arrive Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamosa
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Veta
CO

Town of the United States

From Alamosa
60.5 mi
00h 58m
To Pueblo
60.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Avenue

    20 m · 7 sec · Ross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Walsen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 85/87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

    45.3 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    133 m · 16 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    689 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1075 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamosa and Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 59%
I 25 North
45.3 mi · 37%
US Highway 85/87
1.61 mi · 1%
Walsen Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Fourth Street
0.44 mi
Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Veta
00h 58m from Alamosa
Leave By
2:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Veta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Veta.

RAIL

Trinidad

58 mi away
110 West Pine Street
BUS

Alamosa, CO

77 mi away
111 Pike Avenue
RAIL

Raton

84 mi away
201 South First Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

96 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamosa and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.96 km).

Alamosa

#1 Alamosa

City in Colorado, USA

Population9,367
Coordinates37.4694500, -105.8700200
Altitude2299
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: Ross Avenue (-105.870154, 37.469452)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.58
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamosa and Pueblo. The current time is 03:29:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.