How far is Grand Junction, CO from Pueblo West, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Pueblo West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Pueblo West.
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Start on Pitkin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitkin Avenue
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225.4 mi · 4 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard
1051 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Purcell Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Platteville Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · East Platteville Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
3068 ft · 1 min · East Platteville Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mc Culloch Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Matt Drive
1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive
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Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive
1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Abeyta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Pueblo West.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225 mi · 04h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Pueblo West?
The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silverthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Grand Junction and 175.2 miles from Pueblo West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.71 one way or $91.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Grand Junction and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.
Stop Ideas Near Silverthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 212.19 mi (341.48 km).
#1 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo West
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
| Population | 16,899 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500000, -104.7227500 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pueblo West (-104.72275, 38.35)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $45.71 | $91.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $54.27 | $108.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $58.55 | $117.10 |
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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