How far is Burlington, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Burlington, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.76 mi
03h 03m
Flight
145.46 mi
234.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.46 mi
Kilometers
234.1 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.76 mi
Kilometers
307 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM MDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T21:02
Arrive Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Simla
CO

Human settlement in Elbert County, Colorado, United States of America

From Burlington
95.5 mi
01h 31m
To Pueblo
95.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
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 Burlington and Pueblo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on 15th Street

    1837 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    2657 ft · 58 sec · Rose Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    2239 ft · 39 sec · South Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Limon

    1623 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2316 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Curtis Road

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Curtis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bradley Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Bradley Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marksheffel Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Marksheffel Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South Marksheffel Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Marksheffel Road

  14. 14

    Continue on C and S Road

    1466 ft · 33 sec · C and S Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Link Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Link Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kane Road

    1323 ft · 27 sec · Kane Road

  17. 17

    Continue on REA Road

    760 ft · 17 sec · REA Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Ohio Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Ohio Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Santa Fe Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    11.2 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.9 mi · 40%
Limon
53.5 mi · 28%
Curtis Road
13.1 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Highway
11.2 mi · 6%
Bradley Road
5.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

76.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simla
01h 31m from Burlington
Leave By
10:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Simla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Burlington and 95.3 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Simla

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

72 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

103 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

104 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

104 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 145.46 mi (234.1 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,126
Coordinates39.3061100, -102.2693600
Altitude1271
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: 15th Street (-102.269385, 39.30611)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $24.89
Round trip
$49.78
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $24.89 $49.78
Mid-grade $4.08 $27.49 $54.97
Premium $4.39 $29.55 $59.10
Diesel $4.74 $31.88 $63.76

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 Burlington and Pueblo. The current time is 21:02:04.

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.