How far is Parachute, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Parachute, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
309.38 mi
04h 52m
Flight
202.91 mi
326.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.91 mi
Kilometers
326.55 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.38 mi
Kilometers
497.9 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM MDT
Return by in Parachute
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parachute
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parachute
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
Georgetown
CO

Town in Colorado

From Parachute
154 mi
02h 26m
To Pueblo
155.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    2106 ft · 56 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    117 m · 12 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on North Battlement Parkway

    123 m · 17 sec · North Battlement Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    187 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

    1 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    2680 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North 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 Parachute and Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Battlement Parkway
187 mi · 61%
North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 20%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 4%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 3%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Battlement Parkway

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 31m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.5 mi
202.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 26m from Parachute
Leave By
7:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parachute and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Parachute and 155.3 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.5 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 7:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.38 one way or $80.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

29 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

37 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

37 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Granby

47 mi away
438 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parachute and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 202.91 mi (326.55 km).

Parachute

#1 Parachute

Town in Colorado, USA

Population1,114
Coordinates39.4519200, -108.0528500
Altitude1552
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-108.052783, 39.451875)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.33 L · about $40.38
Round trip
$80.76
21.84 gal · 82.66 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $40.38 $80.76
Mid-grade $4.08 $44.60 $89.19
Premium $4.39 $47.95 $95.90
Diesel $4.74 $51.73 $103.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parachute and Pueblo. The current time is 22:24:35.

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.