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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 1st Street
2106 ft · 56 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
117 m · 12 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on North Battlement Parkway
123 m · 17 sec · North Battlement Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
187 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Parachute and Pueblo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parachute and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 202.91 mi (326.55 km).
#1 Parachute
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,114 |
| Coordinates | 39.4519200, -108.0528500 |
| Altitude | 1552 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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