How far is Black Forest, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Black Forest, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 01h 02m.
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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City in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Forest and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Forest and Pueblo.
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Start on Black Forest Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Forest Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Templeton Gap Road
1532 ft · 41 sec · Templeton Gap Road
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Continue on Templeton Gap Road
1 km · 1 min · Templeton Gap Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Tutt Boulevard
83 m · 6 sec · Tutt Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tutt Boulevard
2304 ft · 54 sec · Tutt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dublin Boulevard
527 ft · 13 sec · Dublin Boulevard
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Continue on Dublin Boulevard
764 ft · 21 sec · Dublin Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Powers Boulevard
9.6 mi · 14 min · North Powers Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hancock Boulevard
2721 ft · 54 sec · Hancock Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Chelton Road
1077 ft · 26 sec · South Chelton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Expressway
2131 ft · 53 sec · Hancock Expressway
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Turn right onto Milton E. Proby Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Milton E. Proby Parkway
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Keep slight left
2538 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Academy Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Academy Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 25
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
18.7 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North 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 Black Forest and Pueblo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Black Forest and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Forest to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Fountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Black Forest and 34.1 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Forest and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain
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 Fountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Forest and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.73 km).
#1 Black Forest
Census designated place
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 39.0130500, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 2246 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
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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