How far is Mancos, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Mancos, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.28 mi
05h 23m
Flight
210.5 mi
338.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.5 mi
Kilometers
338.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.28 mi
Kilometers
478.43 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM MDT
Return by in Mancos
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mancos
2026-04-19T02:44
Arrive Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mancos
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Del Norte
CO

City in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States of America

From Mancos
148.5 mi
02h 41m
To Pueblo
148.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mancos and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    758 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27.2 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward US 160 East, US 550 South

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Camino del Rio

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Camino del Rio

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 160

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 160

  6. 6

    Continue on San Juan Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pagosa Street

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West U.S. Highway 160

    12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    16.3 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1647 ft · 42 sec · Sixth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    828 ft · 31 sec · West Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Walsen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 85/87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

    45.3 mi · 46 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    133 m · 16 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    689 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1075 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 24%
Pagosa Street
57.8 mi · 19%
Highway 160
52.7 mi · 18%
I 25 North
45.3 mi · 15%
Grand Avenue
17.4 mi · 6%
West U.S. Highway 160
12.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Santa Fe Avenue

Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

71.4 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.8 mi
210.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Del Norte
02h 41m from Mancos
Leave By
6:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mancos and Sunny near Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mancos to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Del Norte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Mancos and 148.8 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.79 one way or $77.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mancos and Sunny near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Del Norte

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Del Norte, 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 Del Norte.

BUS

Alamosa, CO

47 mi away
111 Pike Avenue
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

96 mi away
6250 US Highway 285
BUS

Salida, CO

99 mi away
54 Jones Avenue
BUS

Gunnison-Downtown, CO

109 mi away
905 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mancos and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 210.5 mi (338.76 km).

Mancos

#1 Mancos

Town of the United States

Population1,398
Coordinates37.3450000, -108.2892500
Altitude2142
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-108.289082, 37.344991)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.71 L · about $38.79
Round trip
$77.58
20.98 gal · 79.42 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $38.79 $77.58
Mid-grade $4.08 $42.84 $85.68
Premium $4.39 $46.06 $92.12
Diesel $4.74 $49.69 $99.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mancos and Pueblo. The current time is 02:44:56.

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.