How far is Crested Butte, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Crested Butte, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crested Butte and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crested Butte and Pueblo.
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Start on Elk Avenue
1890 ft · 2 min · Elk Avenue
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Turn right onto Sixth Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Sixth Street
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Continue straight
23.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Tomichi Avenue
41.9 mi · 1 hr · East Tomichi Avenue
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Continue on US 50
18.1 mi · 30 min · US 50
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Turn left
789 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
33.8 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
60.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Trinidad
1490 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
888 ft · 16 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 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 Crested Butte 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.
US 50
Continue straight
60.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Crested Butte and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crested Butte to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Salida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Crested Butte and 94.3 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Crested Butte and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Salida
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 Salida.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crested Butte and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 135.35 mi (217.83 km).
#1 Crested Butte
Home Rule Municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,682 |
| Coordinates | 38.8697100, -106.9878200 |
| Altitude | 2720 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $24.59 | $49.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.16 | $54.32 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $31.50 | $63.00 |
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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