How far is El Jebel, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from El Jebel, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206 mi
04h 27m
Flight
155.06 mi
249.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.06 mi
Kilometers
249.55 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
206 mi
Kilometers
331.53 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Thu, May 21, 4:46 PM MDT
Return by in El Jebel
Thu, May 21, 9:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Jebel
2026-05-21T12:18
Arrive Pueblo
Thu, May 21, 4:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Jebel
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
Fairplay
CO

Town of the United States

From El Jebel
110.4 mi
02h 14m
To Pueblo
95.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Jebel and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on El Jebel Road

    133 m · 17 sec · El Jebel Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2633 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    678 ft · 27 sec · North 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Original Street

    753 ft · 31 sec · South Original Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Cooper Avenue

    42.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min · East Cooper Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 24: Pueblo

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Jebel and Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cooper Avenue
42.9 mi · 21%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
El Jebel Road
13.9 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 6%
North Freeway
5.16 mi · 3%
Monument Valley Freeway
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.4 mi · 01h 37m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairplay
02h 14m from El Jebel
Leave By
8:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Jebel and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Jebel to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from El Jebel and 95.7 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 8:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.88 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Jebel and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Fairplay

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

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

BUS

Fairplay, CO

1 mi away
620 US Highway 285
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

41 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Buena Vista, CO

46 mi away
27318 County Road 314
BUS

Vail, Colorado

55 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Jebel and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 155.06 mi (249.55 km).

El Jebel

#1 El Jebel

Census designated place

Population3,801
Coordinates39.3949800, -107.0903300
Altitude1976
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: El Jebel Road (-107.090094, 39.394969)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $26.88
Round trip
$53.77
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $26.88 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.08 $29.69 $59.38
Premium $4.39 $31.92 $63.85
Diesel $4.74 $34.44 $68.88

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between El Jebel and Pueblo. The current time is 12:18:54.

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.