How far is Pueblo, CO from Hayden, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Hayden, CO is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.89 mi
05h 52m
Flight
209.68 mi
337.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.68 mi
Kilometers
337.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.89 mi
Kilometers
468.15 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayden
Sun, May 31, 11:55 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Sun, May 31, 5:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-05-31T06:02
Arrive Hayden
Sun, May 31, 11:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Idaho Springs
CO

City in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

From Pueblo
145.4 mi
02h 56m
To Hayden
145.5 mi
02h 56m

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
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue

    945 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CO 9 North: Silverthorne, Dillon

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CO 9 North: Silverthorne

    90 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Blue River Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Blue River Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    31.9 mi · 43 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    47.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    29.1 mi · 37 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
83.8 mi · 29%
Park Avenue
76.6 mi · 26%
I 70 West
55.4 mi · 19%
Blue River Parkway
37.2 mi · 13%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 4%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

60.9 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.2 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Idaho Springs
02h 56m from Pueblo
Leave By
5:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hayden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Idaho Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Pueblo and 145.5 miles from Hayden.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hayden.

Stop Ideas Near Idaho Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Idaho Springs, 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 Idaho Springs.

BUS

Pine Junction, CO

32 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

35 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 209.68 mi (337.45 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

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

#2 Hayden

Town in Colorado, USA

Population1,977
Coordinates40.4952900, -107.2572900
Altitude1935
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Hayden (-107.25729, 40.49529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.86 L · about $37.98
Round trip
$75.96
20.54 gal · 77.72 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $37.98 $75.96
Mid-grade $4.08 $41.94 $83.89
Premium $4.39 $45.10 $90.19
Diesel $4.74 $48.65 $97.30

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 Hayden. The current time is 06:02:40.

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.