How far is Paonia, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Paonia, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paonia and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paonia and Pueblo.
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Start on Orchard Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · Orchard Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
2416 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Samuel Wade Road
3141 ft · 2 min · Samuel Wade Road
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Turn left
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 6th Street
837 ft · 39 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue straight
51.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
86.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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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 Paonia and Pueblo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
86.2 mi · 02h 03m
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 Paonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paonia to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 124 miles from Paonia and 124.5 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 7:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Paonia and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 166.63 mi (268.17 km).
#1 Paonia
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 38.8683200, -107.5920000 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $35.82 | $71.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $41.54 | $83.09 |
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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