How far is Pueblo, CO from Julesburg, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Julesburg, CO is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Julesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Julesburg.
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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
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto E-470
34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
161.1 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Julesburg
1543 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 385
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 385
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At the end of the road, turn left
3244 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
863 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Julesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heartland Expressway
Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway
161 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pueblo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Julesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Julesburg?
The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Pueblo and 148.8 miles from Julesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.83 one way or $77.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pueblo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Julesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Fort Lupton City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Julesburg. Straight-line distance: 226.37 mi (364.31 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 Julesburg
City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 40.9883300, -102.2643500 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| Country | United States |
End: Julesburg (-102.26435, 40.98833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $38.83 | $77.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $42.88 | $85.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $46.11 | $92.21 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $49.74 | $99.48 |
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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