How far is Pueblo, CO from Brighton, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Brighton, CO is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Brighton.
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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
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
68 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
611 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan
2635 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on CanAm Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · CanAm Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 7: Brighton
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Bridge Street
15 m · 1 sec · West Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Bridge Street
126 m · 14 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
584 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Brighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
68 mi · 01h 15m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pueblo and Rain And Snow Showers near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Brighton?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Woodmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Pueblo and 67.4 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pueblo and Rain And Snow Showers near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmoor
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 Woodmoor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 120.12 mi (193.32 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 Brighton
A city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 40,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.9852600, -104.8205300 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-104.82053, 39.98526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.44 | $38.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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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