How far is Pueblo, CO from La Junta, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to La Junta, CO is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and La Junta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and La Junta.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward To CO 96: City Center Drive
890 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East City Center Drive
117 m · 16 sec · East City Center Drive
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Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
1018 ft · 32 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50, CO 96: La Junta
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Cranston Avenue
27.9 mi · 47 min · East Cranston Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue
113 m · 16 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
62 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and La Junta.
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.
East Cranston Avenue
Turn left onto East Cranston Avenue
27.9 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near La Junta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to La Junta?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Pueblo and 33.2 miles from La Junta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near La Junta.
Stop Ideas Near Fowler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fowler.
La Junta
Pueblo, Colorado
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Trinidad
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and La Junta. Straight-line distance: 60.83 mi (97.89 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 La Junta
City in Colorado
| Population | 6,854 |
| Coordinates | 37.9850100, -103.5438300 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Junta (-103.54383, 37.98501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
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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