How far is Ponderosa Park, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponderosa Park and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Park and Pueblo.
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Start on Verdos Drive
893 ft · 41 sec · Verdos Drive
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Turn right onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ponderosa Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Flintwood Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Flintwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Highway 86
4.3 mi · 6 min · East State Highway 86
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Turn left onto North State Highway 83
32.3 mi · 40 min · North State Highway 83
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Pueblo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan 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 Ponderosa Park and Pueblo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North State Highway 83
Turn left onto North State Highway 83
32.3 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ponderosa Park and Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponderosa Park to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Ponderosa Park and 43.9 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponderosa Park and Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponderosa Park and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 79.76 mi (128.36 km).
#1 Ponderosa Park
Census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.4083200, -104.6510800 |
| Altitude | 2037 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
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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