How far is Pueblo, CO from Basalt, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Basalt, CO is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Basalt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Basalt.
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Start on Abriendo Avenue
1264 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Street
9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway
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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 Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Cimarron Street
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 West: West Cimarron Street West, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park
139 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Cimarron Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
42.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto South Original Street
753 ft · 26 sec · South Original Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
607 ft · 23 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Hallam Street
2751 ft · 1 min · West Hallam Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2211 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Two Rivers Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Two Rivers Road
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Turn right onto Midland Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 5 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 Pueblo and Basalt.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Midland Expressway
Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Basalt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Basalt?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Fairplay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Pueblo and 109.1 miles from Basalt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 6:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Basalt.
Stop Ideas Near Fairplay
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 Fairplay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Basalt. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.82 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 Basalt
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,183 |
| Coordinates | 39.3688700, -107.0328200 |
| Altitude | 2015 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basalt (-107.03282, 39.36887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $28.44 | $56.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $31.41 | $62.81 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.77 | $67.53 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
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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