How far is Aurora, CO from Pueblo West, CO?
The driving distance from Aurora, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
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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 Aurora and Pueblo West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Pueblo West.
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Start on North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 45 sec · North Vaughn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 18 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
1166 ft · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 225 South
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2190 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
916 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 54 min · South 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 Aurora 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.
South Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
51.6 mi · 00h 54m
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 Aurora 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 Aurora to Pueblo West?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Aurora and 54.9 miles from Pueblo West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.
Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle
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 Gleneagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 95.49 mi (153.68 km).
#1 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
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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