How far is Pueblo, CO from Federal Heights, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Federal Heights, CO is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.37 mi
02h 19m
Flight
112.3 mi
180.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.3 mi
Kilometers
180.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.37 mi
Kilometers
198.55 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Federal Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
61.8 mi
01h 09m
To Federal Heights
61.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Federal Heights.

  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

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder

    2930 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.6 km · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Pecos Street

    1033 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pecos Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pecos Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 85th Avenue

    2179 ft · 2 min · West 85th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 85th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
91.6 mi · 74%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 7%
South Freeway
6.12 mi · 5%
Pecos Street
1.62 mi · 1%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

68.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gleneagle
01h 09m from Pueblo
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Federal Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Federal Heights?

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 61.8 miles from Pueblo and 61.6 miles from Federal Heights.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Federal Heights. Straight-line distance: 112.3 mi (180.73 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Federal Heights

#2 Federal Heights

City in Adams County, Colorado, United States

Population13,598
Coordinates39.8513700, -104.9985900
Altitude1613
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Federal Heights (-104.99859, 39.85137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.17
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $16.09 $32.17
Mid-grade $4.08 $17.77 $35.53
Premium $4.39 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $4.74 $20.61 $41.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Federal Heights. The current time is 00:48:41.

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.