How far is Ouray, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Ouray, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 261 miles (420.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Ouray and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ouray and Pueblo.
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Start on 6th Avenue
4 m · 3 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
35.4 mi · 48 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
1031 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillcrest Drive
47 m · 6 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillcrest Drive
2575 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
40 m · 4 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2300 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
6 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
117.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min · US 50
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Turn left
789 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
33.8 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
60.7 mi · 1 hr 40 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 · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
888 ft · 16 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ouray 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 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Ouray and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ouray to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 261 miles (420.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 130.3 miles from Ouray and 130.7 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 7:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.06 one way or $68.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ouray 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 Ouray and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 167.17 mi (269.04 km).
#1 Ouray
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 38.0227700, -107.6714500 |
| Altitude | 2375 |
| 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: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.44 | $80.88 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
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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