How far is Fort Lupton, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Fort Lupton, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
147.31 mi
02h 19m
Flight
126.93 mi
204.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.93 mi
Kilometers
204.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.31 mi
Kilometers
237.08 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Tue, May 26, 4:11 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Lupton
Tue, May 26, 6:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lupton
2026-05-26T13:51
Arrive Pueblo
Tue, May 26, 4:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lupton
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
Larkspur
CO

Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Fort Lupton
73.6 mi
01h 09m
To Pueblo
73.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 28 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lupton and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinley Avenue

    1632 ft · 1 min · Mc Kinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2082 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1507 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto CanAm Highway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · CanAm Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Aurora, Thornton

    2272 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll South: Aurora

    138 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on E-470 South: Aurora

    2946 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    37.5 mi · 38 min · E-470

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 47 min

  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

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

  16. 16

    Continue on North Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lupton 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
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
46.4 mi · 32%
E-470
37.5 mi · 25%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 16%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 9%
CanAm Highway
10.3 mi · 7%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larkspur
01h 09m from Fort Lupton
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Fort Lupton and 73.8 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lupton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Larkspur

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

44 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

51 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

59 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lupton and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 126.93 mi (204.27 km).

Fort Lupton

#1 Fort Lupton

City in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population8,666
Coordinates40.0847100, -104.8130300
Altitude1496
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinley Avenue (-104.81293, 40.08471)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.08 $21.24 $42.47
Premium $4.39 $22.83 $45.67
Diesel $4.74 $24.63 $49.26

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lupton and Pueblo. The current time is 13:51:25.

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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.