How far is Pueblo, CO from Leadville, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Leadville, CO is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Teller 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 Leadville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Leadville.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Cimarron Street
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 West: West Cimarron Street West, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park
139 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Cimarron Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
35.5 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto McWethy Drive
2541 ft · 52 sec · McWethy Drive
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
55 m · 4 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on West 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Avenue
787 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Leadville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Midland Expressway
Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Leadville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Leadville?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Pueblo and 85.8 miles from Leadville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 10:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.37 one way or $44.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Leadville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park
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 Woodland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Leadville. Straight-line distance: 113.87 mi (183.25 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 Leadville
Statutory city and county seat of Lake County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,773 |
| Coordinates | 39.2508200, -106.2925200 |
| Altitude | 3097 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leadville (-106.29252, 39.25082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.37 | $44.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
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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