How far is La Junta, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from La Junta, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Junta and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Junta and Pueblo.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
62 m · 11 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue
1095 ft · 32 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 47, CO 96: 4th Street, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
1120 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 96: 4th Street
128 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
1018 ft · 30 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East City Center Drive
874 ft · 33 sec · East City Center Drive
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Take the ramp left
966 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · South 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 La Junta and Pueblo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
20.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving La Junta 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 La Junta to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from La Junta and 33.7 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Junta and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Fowler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fowler.
La Junta
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Junta and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 60.83 mi (97.89 km).
#1 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6,854 |
| Coordinates | 37.9850100, -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
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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