How far is Pueblo, CO from Lamar, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Lamar, CO is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Lamar.
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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
36.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn left
1189 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
4.8 mi · 6 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Colorado Street
138 m · 16 sec · North Colorado Street
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Turn left onto East Adams Avenue
55.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Adams Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward West 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
133 m · 19 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Lamar.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Adams Avenue
Turn left onto East Adams Avenue
55.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Lamar?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Haswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Pueblo and 73.9 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 10:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Lamar.
Stop Ideas Near Haswell
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 Haswell.
La Junta
Lamar station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 108.62 mi (174.81 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 Lamar
City in Colorado
| Population | 7,641 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872300, -102.6207500 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-102.62075, 38.08723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.88 | $45.75 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
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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