How far is Pueblo, CO from Columbine Valley, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Columbine Valley, CO is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.63 mi
02h 05m
Flight
95.78 mi
154.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.78 mi
Kilometers
154.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.63 mi
Kilometers
179.65 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbine Valley
Mon, Apr 13, 5:02 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Mon, Apr 13, 7:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-13T02:56
Arrive Columbine Valley
Mon, Apr 13, 5:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gleneagle
CO

Census designated place

From Pueblo
55.9 mi
01h 02m
To Columbine Valley
55.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Columbine Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Columbine Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Abriendo Avenue

    1264 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction

    2046 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 West: Grand Junction, Quebec Street

    2741 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward CO 470 Express

    50 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West

    38 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bowles Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Bowles Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Middlefield Road

    2219 ft · 2 min · South Middlefield Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Niblick Lane

    1212 ft · 53 sec · Niblick Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niblick Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Columbine Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
68.9 mi · 62%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 12%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 8%
CO 470 West
8.21 mi · 7%
South Freeway
6.12 mi · 5%
Santa Fe Drive
3.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 02m from Pueblo
Leave By
2:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Columbine Valley?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Pueblo and 55.7 miles from Columbine Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.57 one way or $29.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbine Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gleneagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gleneagle.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

24 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

68 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

80 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Columbine Valley. Straight-line distance: 95.78 mi (154.15 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Columbine Valley

#2 Columbine Valley

City in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States of America

Population1,508
Coordinates39.6011000, -105.0322100
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Columbine Valley (-105.03221, 39.6011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.57
Round trip
$29.14
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $14.57 $29.14
Mid-grade $4.08 $16.09 $32.18
Premium $4.39 $17.30 $34.60
Diesel $4.74 $18.66 $37.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Columbine Valley. The current time is 02:56:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.