How far is Orchard Mesa, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Orchard Mesa, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orchard Mesa and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Mesa and Pueblo.
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Start on 27 Road
10 m · 3 sec · 27 Road
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
19.8 mi · 25 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
117.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US 50
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Turn left
789 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
20 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
46.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Trinidad
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchard Mesa and Pueblo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Continue on US 50
117 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Orchard Mesa and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orchard Mesa to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Orchard Mesa and 141.3 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.83 one way or $73.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orchard Mesa and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
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 Pitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orchard Mesa and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 219.62 mi (353.45 km).
#1 Orchard Mesa
Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado
| Population | 6,836 |
| Coordinates | 39.0430400, -108.5523200 |
| Altitude | 1417 |
| 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: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $36.83 | $73.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $40.68 | $81.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $43.73 | $87.47 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
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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