How far is Pueblo, CO from Buena Vista, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Buena Vista, CO is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Buena Vista.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Cottonwood Road
145 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Buena Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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 Snow Showers Likely near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Pueblo and 68.5 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pueblo and Snow Showers Likely near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park
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 Woodland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 91.72 mi (147.61 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 Buena Vista
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.8422200, -106.1311300 |
| Altitude | 2421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-106.13113, 38.84222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
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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