How far is Pueblo, CO from Las Animas, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Las Animas, CO is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Town in Crowley County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Las Animas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Las Animas.
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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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Continue on West 1st Street
19.8 mi · 33 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue
594 ft · 27 sec · Elm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Las Animas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Las Animas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Las Animas?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Olney Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Pueblo and 42.9 miles from Las Animas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Las Animas.
Stop Ideas Near Olney Springs
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 Olney Springs.
La Junta
Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Lamar station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Las Animas. Straight-line distance: 76.43 mi (123 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 Las Animas
City in Bent County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 38.0666700, -103.2227100 |
| Altitude | 1188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Animas (-103.22271, 38.06667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
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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