How far is Keystone, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Keystone, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keystone and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keystone and Pueblo.
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Start on Soda Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Soda Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Keystone Road
1918 ft · 46 sec · West Keystone Road
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Continue on West Keystone Road
27 m · 6 sec · West Keystone Road
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
558 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 52 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
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 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 Keystone 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.
North Valley Highway
Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Light Snow Likely leaving Keystone and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keystone to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Keystone and 91.7 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 10:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.77 one way or $55.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Keystone and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Littleton
Greenwood Village City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 118.84 mi (191.25 km).
#1 Keystone
Situated in Summit County, Colorado, within the Rocky Mountains, this community rests at a base elevation of 9,173 feet along the Snake River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5994300, -105.9872400 |
| Altitude | 2796 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $4.33 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $30.30 | $60.59 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $32.50 | $65.01 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
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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