How far is Delta, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Delta, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.58 mi
04h 32m
Flight
190.08 mi
305.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.08 mi
Kilometers
305.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.58 mi
Kilometers
396.83 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM MDT
Return by in Delta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delta
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delta
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
Pitkin
CO

City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America

From Delta
123.2 mi
02h 16m
To Pueblo
123.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    571 ft · 18 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    20.7 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 50

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min · US 50

  7. 7

    Turn left

    789 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Trinidad

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    888 ft · 16 sec · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delta 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
214 mi · 87%
Main Street
20.7 mi · 8%
East Main Street
6.57 mi · 3%
North Freeway
2.76 mi · 1%
North San Juan Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
29th Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50

Continue on US 50

117 mi · 02h 48m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitkin
02h 16m from Delta
Leave By
7:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delta and Sunny near Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delta to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Delta and 123.4 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 7:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pitkin

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

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

BUS

Gunnison-Downtown, CO

36 mi away
905 North Main Street
BUS

Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO

36 mi away
400 North Colorado Street \r\n
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

40 mi away
6250 US Highway 285
BUS

Buena Vista, CO

42 mi away
27318 County Road 314

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 190.08 mi (305.91 km).

Delta

#1 Delta

City in Colorado

Population9,030
Coordinates38.7422100, -108.0689600
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: (-108.068764, 38.742212)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.94 L · about $32.17
Round trip
$64.35
17.4 gal · 65.88 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $32.17 $64.35
Mid-grade $4.08 $35.53 $71.06
Premium $4.39 $38.20 $76.40
Diesel $4.74 $41.21 $82.42

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 Delta and Pueblo. The current time is 00:38:23.

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.