How far is Arvada, CO from Pueblo West, CO?
The driving distance from Arvada, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvada and Pueblo West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvada and Pueblo West.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
18 m · 7 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allison Street
53 m · 14 sec · Allison Street
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1231 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Washington Street, Colorado Springs
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
822 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1304 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard
1051 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Purcell Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Platteville Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · East Platteville Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
3068 ft · 1 min · East Platteville Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mc Culloch Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Matt Drive
1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive
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Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive
1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Abeyta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvada and Pueblo West.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
64.9 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Arvada and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvada to Pueblo West?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Arvada and 60.3 miles from Pueblo West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Arvada and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.
Stop Ideas Near Monument
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 Monument.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvada and Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 102.27 mi (164.58 km).
#1 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo West
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
| Population | 16,899 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500000, -104.7227500 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pueblo West (-104.72275, 38.35)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 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 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
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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