How far is Longmont, CO from Pueblo West, CO?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.18 mi
02h 52m
Flight
127.18 mi
204.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.18 mi
Kilometers
204.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.18 mi
Kilometers
236.87 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo West
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 AM MDT
Return by in Longmont
Sat, Apr 18, 2:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-04-17T21:13
Arrive Pueblo West
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Larkspur
CO

Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Longmont
73.6 mi
01h 26m
To Pueblo West
73.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Friday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Longmont and Pueblo West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longmont and Pueblo West.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Collyer Street

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 25 South

    2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    11.9 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Valley Highway

    3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard

    1051 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 11 min · North Purcell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Platteville Boulevard

    6 m · 1 sec · East Platteville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard

    3068 ft · 1 min · East Platteville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Mc Culloch Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Matt Drive

    1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive

    1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Abeyta Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Pueblo West.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
79.5 mi · 54%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.43 mi · 6%
North Purcell Boulevard
6.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway

70.1 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larkspur
01h 26m from Longmont
Leave By
12:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Longmont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Longmont to Pueblo West?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Longmont and 73.5 miles from Pueblo West.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Longmont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms near Pueblo West.

Stop Ideas Near Larkspur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Larkspur, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larkspur.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

44 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

51 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

59 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 127.18 mi (204.68 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Pueblo West

#2 Pueblo West

Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado

Population16,899
Coordinates38.3500000, -104.7227500
Altitude1544
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Pueblo West (-104.72275, 38.35)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.08 $21.20 $42.39
Premium $4.39 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $4.74 $24.59 $49.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Longmont and Pueblo West. The current time is 21:13:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.