How far is Pueblo, CO from Derby, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Derby, CO is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
118.41 mi
02h 18m
Flight
110.77 mi
178.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.41 mi
Kilometers
190.57 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-10-15T18:44
Arrive Derby
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
59.3 mi
01h 09m
To Derby
59.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph N
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Derby.

  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

    55.5 mi · 59 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 2: Colorado Boulevard

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 2: South Colorado Boulevard

    879 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 2 North: Colorado Boulevard

    102 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Colorado Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · South Colorado Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Colorado Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 10 min · North Colorado Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · North Vasquez Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 77th Avenue

    926 ft · 30 sec · East 77th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kimberly Street

    1385 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kimberly Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
78.5 mi · 66%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 11%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 7%
South Freeway
6.12 mi · 5%
North Colorado Boulevard
4.84 mi · 4%
North Vasquez Boulevard
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

55.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 09m from Pueblo
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Derby?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 59.3 miles from Pueblo and 59.2 miles from Derby.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Derby.

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 Derby. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.26 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
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#2 Derby

Located at an elevation of 5,128 feet within Adams County, this community forms a significant part of the Commerce City area northeast of Denver.

Population0
Coordinates39.8394300, -104.9185900
Altitude1563
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Derby (-104.91859, 39.83943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $18.08
Round trip
$36.16
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $18.08 $36.16
Mid-grade $4.72 $19.73 $39.45
Premium $5.06 $21.16 $42.33
Diesel $6.52 $27.24 $54.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Derby. The current time is 18:44:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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