How far is Julesburg, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Julesburg, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Julesburg and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Julesburg and Pueblo.
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Start on Cedar Street
144 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1899 ft · 57 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
118 m · 19 sec · Plum Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
21 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto County Road 41
526 ft · 26 sec · County Road 41
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Turn left onto County Road 32.5
2307 ft · 2 min · County Road 32.5
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1979 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 385
1.6 km · 5 min · US Highway 385
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West: Sterling
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
161.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
35.1 mi · 35 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 47 min
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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
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
33 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Julesburg and Pueblo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Julesburg 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 Julesburg to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.7 miles from Julesburg and 130.1 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Julesburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brighton City Hall
Fort Lupton City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Julesburg and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 226.37 mi (364.31 km).
#1 Julesburg
City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 40.9883300, -102.2643500 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $40.19 | $80.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $43.21 | $86.41 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
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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