How far is Pueblo, CO from Bayfield, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Bayfield, CO is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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.
City in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Bayfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Bayfield.
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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 right
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
123 m · 15 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
16.6 mi · 28 min · Main Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on US 160
10.5 mi · 14 min · US 160
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
156 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
67 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Buck Highway
1565 ft · 31 sec · South Buck Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Buck Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Bayfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Bayfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Bayfield?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Alamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Pueblo and 125.5 miles from Bayfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 6:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Bayfield.
Stop Ideas Near Alamosa
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 Alamosa.
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Salida, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Bayfield. Straight-line distance: 178.1 mi (286.63 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 Bayfield
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,586 |
| Coordinates | 37.2255600, -107.5981100 |
| Altitude | 2103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayfield (-107.59811, 37.22556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $36.14 | $72.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
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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