How far is Pueblo, CO from Cripple Creek, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Cripple Creek, CO is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 00m.
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.
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
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 Cripple Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Cripple Creek.
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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
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South State Highway 67
18.1 mi · 31 min · South State Highway 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
529 ft · 20 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Golden Avenue
983 ft · 39 sec · East Golden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3rd Street
987 ft · 45 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Bennett Avenue
556 ft · 30 sec · East Bennett Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bennett Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Cripple Creek.
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
23 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Cripple Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Cripple Creek?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Colorado Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Pueblo and 44.1 miles from Cripple Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 2:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Cripple Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Cripple Creek. Straight-line distance: 45.87 mi (73.82 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 Cripple Creek
City in Teller County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,266 |
| Coordinates | 38.7466600, -105.1783100 |
| Altitude | 2882 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cripple Creek (-105.17831, 38.74666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.66 | $27.31 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
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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