How far is Las Animas, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Las Animas, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Animas and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Animas and Pueblo.
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Start on Elm Avenue
594 ft · 29 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Ambassador Thompson Boulevard
19.8 mi · 33 min · Ambassador Thompson Boulevard
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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 Las Animas and Pueblo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Las Animas and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Animas to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Manzanola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Las Animas and 43.1 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Animas and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Manzanola
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 Manzanola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Animas and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 76.43 mi (123 km).
#1 Las Animas
City in Bent County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 38.0666700, -103.2227100 |
| Altitude | 1188 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
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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