How far is Pueblo, CO from Florence, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Florence, CO is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
34.91 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.17 mi
46.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.18 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, May 31, 4:32 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Sun, May 31, 5:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Florence
Sun, May 31, 4:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Pueblo West
CO

Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado

From Pueblo
17.5 mi
00h 29m
To Florence
17.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 115

    1575 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    543 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
12.5 mi · 36%
City
12.5 mi · 36%
CO 115
5.58 mi · 16%
South Freeway
3.58 mi · 10%
Elm Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Abriendo Avenue
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50 West

Continue straight

22.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pueblo West
00h 29m from Pueblo
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Pueblo West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Pueblo and 17.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Pueblo West

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pueblo West, 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 Pueblo West.

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

10 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

54 mi away
120 South Weber Street
RAIL

La Junta

111 mi away
1 West First St.
BUS

Salida, CO

112 mi away
54 Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Florence. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.94 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Colorado, United States

Population3,982
Coordinates38.3902800, -105.1186000
Altitude1579
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Florence (-105.1186, 38.39028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.02 $10.05
Premium $4.39 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $4.74 $5.83 $11.65

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Florence. The current time is 03:34:27.

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.