How far is Platteville, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Platteville, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.21 mi
02h 26m
Flight
135.94 mi
218.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.94 mi
Kilometers
218.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.21 mi
Kilometers
251.39 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM MDT
Return by in Platteville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Platteville
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Platteville
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Larkspur
CO

Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Platteville
78 mi
01h 13m
To Pueblo
78.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marion Avenue

    151 m · 24 sec · Marion Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto CanAm Highway

    20.1 mi · 30 min · CanAm Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll: Aurora, Thornton

    2272 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on E470 Toll South: Aurora

    138 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 South: Aurora

    2946 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    37.5 mi · 38 min · E-470

  7. 7

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

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street

    2351 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    792 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1189 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
46.4 mi · 30%
E-470
37.5 mi · 24%
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi · 15%
CanAm Highway
20.1 mi · 13%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 8%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larkspur
01h 13m from Platteville
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Platteville 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 Platteville to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Platteville and 78.2 miles from Pueblo.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Platteville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Larkspur

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

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

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

44 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

51 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

59 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 135.94 mi (218.78 km).

Platteville

#1 Platteville

Human settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States of America

Population3,000
Coordinates40.2149800, -104.8227500
Altitude1467
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: Marion Avenue (-104.822748, 40.214926)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.75
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $20.38 $40.75
Mid-grade $4.08 $22.50 $45.01
Premium $4.39 $24.19 $48.39
Diesel $4.74 $26.10 $52.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Platteville and Pueblo. The current time is 22:35:21.

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.