How far is Denver, CO from Pueblo West, CO?

The driving distance from Denver, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.98 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97 mi
156.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97 mi
Kilometers
156.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.98 mi
Kilometers
176.99 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo West
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 PM MDT
Return by in Denver
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver
2026-04-17T21:13
Arrive Pueblo West
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Denver
55.1 mi
01h 05m
To Pueblo West
54.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Pueblo West.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · East Colfax Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grant Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Speer Boulevard

    138 m · 13 sec · East Speer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Logan Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Logan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Buchtel South Boulevard

    1774 ft · 39 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Buchtel South Boulevard

    861 ft · 17 sec · East Buchtel South Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr · South Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard

    1051 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 11 min · North Purcell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Platteville Boulevard

    6 m · 1 sec · East Platteville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard

    3068 ft · 1 min · East Platteville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Mc Culloch Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Matt Drive

    1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive

    1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Abeyta Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Highway
56.9 mi · 52%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 21%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 8%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.43 mi · 8%
North Purcell Boulevard
6.08 mi · 6%
Logan Street
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

56.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 05m from Denver
Leave By
2:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Denver and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver to Pueblo West?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Denver and 54.9 miles from Pueblo West.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Denver and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 97 mi (156.11 km).

Denver

#1 Denver

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

Population735,538
Coordinates39.7391500, -104.9847000
Altitude1609
CountryUnited States
Pueblo West

#2 Pueblo West

Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado

Population16,899
Coordinates38.3500000, -104.7227500
Altitude1544
CountryUnited States
Start: Denver (-104.9847, 39.73915)
End: Pueblo West (-104.72275, 38.35)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.70
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.35 $28.70
Mid-grade $4.08 $15.85 $31.69
Premium $4.39 $17.04 $34.07
Diesel $4.74 $18.38 $36.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver and Pueblo West. The current time is 21:13:53.

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.