How far is Buena Vista, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Buena Vista, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
124.73 mi
02h 18m
Flight
91.72 mi
147.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.72 mi
Kilometers
147.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.73 mi
Kilometers
200.74 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Return by in Buena Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena Vista
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena Vista
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
Woodland Park
CO

City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America

From Buena Vista
68 mi
01h 09m
To Pueblo
56.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Vista and Pueblo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    136 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 24: Pueblo

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North 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 Buena Vista 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 18%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
North Freeway
5.16 mi · 4%
Monument Valley Freeway
1.55 mi · 1%
29th Street
0.45 mi
13th Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.4 mi · 01h 37m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Park
01h 09m from Buena Vista
Leave By
1:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buena Vista and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Buena Vista and 56.7 miles from Pueblo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buena Vista and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodland Park, 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 Woodland Park.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

27 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

60 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

84 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 91.72 mi (147.61 km).

Buena Vista

#1 Buena Vista

Town of the United States

Population3,116
Coordinates38.8422200, -106.1311300
Altitude2421
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-106.131129, 38.842217)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.27
Round trip
$32.54
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $16.27 $32.54
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.97 $35.94
Premium $4.39 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $4.74 $20.84 $41.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena Vista and Pueblo. The current time is 22:49:03.

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.