How far is Lamar, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Lamar, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lamar and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamar and Pueblo.
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Start on West Elm Street
133 m · 21 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon
1885 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto West 15th Street
55.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West 15th Street
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Turn right onto North Colorado Street
138 m · 17 sec · North Colorado Street
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1189 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
36.4 mi · 46 min · East 1st Street
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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 Lamar and Pueblo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 15th Street
Turn left onto West 15th Street
55.2 mi · 01h 06m
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 Lamar and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lamar to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Haswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Lamar and 48.8 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lamar and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Haswell
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 Haswell.
La Junta
Lamar station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 108.62 mi (174.81 km).
#1 Lamar
City in Colorado
| Population | 7,641 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872300, -102.6207500 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
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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