How far is Monte Vista, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Monte Vista, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
138.59 mi
02h 20m
Flight
95.98 mi
154.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.98 mi
Kilometers
154.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.59 mi
Kilometers
223.04 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Wed, Jun 3, 6:18 AM MDT
Return by in Monte Vista
Wed, Jun 3, 8:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monte Vista
2026-06-03T03:58
Arrive Pueblo
Wed, Jun 3, 6:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monte Vista
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
La Veta
CO

Town of the United States

From Monte Vista
69.2 mi
01h 10m
To Pueblo
69.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monte Vista and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    1750 ft · 53 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    35 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    77 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    16.3 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Sixth Street

    1647 ft · 42 sec · Sixth Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    828 ft · 31 sec · West Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  8. 8

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

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Santa Fe Avenue

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Walsen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walsen Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 85/87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 85/87

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Pueblo

    45.3 mi · 46 min

  16. 16

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

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    919 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    133 m · 16 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    689 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1075 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monte Vista 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Fe Avenue
71.4 mi · 52%
I 25 North
45.3 mi · 33%
Grand Avenue
16.3 mi · 12%
US Highway 85/87
1.61 mi · 1%
Walsen Avenue
0.68 mi
Fourth Street
0.67 mi
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 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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Veta
01h 10m from Monte Vista
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monte Vista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monte Vista to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

La Veta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Monte Vista and 69.4 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monte Vista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near La Veta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Veta, 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 La Veta.

RAIL

Trinidad

58 mi away
110 West Pine Street
BUS

Alamosa, CO

77 mi away
111 Pike Avenue
RAIL

Raton

84 mi away
201 South First Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

96 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monte Vista and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 95.98 mi (154.47 km).

Monte Vista

#1 Monte Vista

Home rule municipality in Colorado

Population4,067
Coordinates37.5791700, -106.1480800
Altitude2336
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-106.148119, 37.579201)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.51 L · about $18.08
Round trip
$36.17
9.78 gal · 37.02 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $18.08 $36.17
Mid-grade $4.08 $19.97 $39.94
Premium $4.39 $21.47 $42.94
Diesel $4.74 $23.16 $46.33

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Monte Vista and Pueblo. The current time is 03:58:10.

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.