How far is Cortez, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Cortez, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cortez and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cortez and Pueblo.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Market Street
59 m · 13 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Mancos Road
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Mancos Road
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Continue on US 160
26.7 mi · 32 min · US 160
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Take the exit right toward US 160 East, US 550 South
1140 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino del Rio
3.8 mi · 6 min · Camino del Rio
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Continue on Highway 160
52.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
16.3 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Sixth Street
1647 ft · 42 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
828 ft · 31 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
64 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Walsen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 85/87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo
45.3 mi · 46 min
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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 Cortez and Pueblo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Santa Fe Avenue
Continue on Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cortez and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cortez to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Del Norte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Cortez and 157.6 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 5:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cortez and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Del Norte
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 Del Norte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cortez and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 225.92 mi (363.58 km).
#1 Cortez
Town in and county seat of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,734 |
| Coordinates | 37.3488800, -108.5859300 |
| Altitude | 1887 |
| 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: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $45.37 | $90.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $48.78 | $97.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
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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