How far is Penrose, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Penrose, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penrose and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penrose and Pueblo.
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Start on Grant Street
2694 ft · 2 min · Grant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street
117 m · 22 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Fremont Avenue
1276 ft · 56 sec · Fremont Avenue
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Turn left
22.4 mi · 27 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penrose and Pueblo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Penrose and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penrose to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Penrose and 14.2 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Penrose and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West
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 Pueblo West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penrose and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.76 km).
#1 Penrose
Place in Colorado, USA
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 38.4250000, -105.0227600 |
| Altitude | 1626 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
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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