How far is Colorado City, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado City, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado City and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City and Pueblo.
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Start on the route
51 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bent Brothers Boulevard
52 m · 13 sec · Bent Brothers Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North: Pueblo
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue
133 m · 16 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Take the ramp left
689 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1075 ft · 17 sec · South 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 Colorado City and Pueblo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Colorado City and Chance Rain Showers near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado City to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beulah Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Colorado City and 13.4 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colorado City and Chance Rain Showers near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Beulah Valley
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 Beulah Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).
#1 Colorado City
Colorado City is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9452900, -104.8352600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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