How far is Pueblo, CO from Alamosa, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Alamosa, CO is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Alamosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Alamosa.
-
1
Start on Abriendo Avenue
1264 ft · 35 sec
-
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
-
3
Take the ramp left
50 m · 4 sec
-
4
Keep slight right
1480 ft · 36 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South Freeway
-
6
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi · 5 min
-
8
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street
-
9
Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
-
10
Continue on Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
-
11
Turn right onto Fourth Street
2320 ft · 1 min · Fourth Street
-
12
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Ross Avenue
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Alamosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Alamosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Alamosa?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
La Veta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Pueblo and 60.2 miles from Alamosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Alamosa.
Stop Ideas Near La Veta
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 La Veta.
Trinidad
Alamosa, CO
Raton
Pueblo, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Alamosa. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.96 km).
#1 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamosa
City in Colorado, USA
| Population | 9,367 |
| Coordinates | 37.4694500, -105.8700200 |
| Altitude | 2299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamosa (-105.87002, 37.46945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.36 | $34.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.