How far is Pueblo, CO from Lyons, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Lyons, CO is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.22 mi
03h 02m
Flight
140.67 mi
226.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.67 mi
Kilometers
226.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.22 mi
Kilometers
253.02 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Larkspur
CO

Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Pueblo
78.7 mi
01h 31m
To Lyons
78.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Lyons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Lyons.

  1. 1

    Start on Abriendo Avenue

    1264 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 West: Westminster, Boulder

    2930 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on 28th Street

    15.5 mi · 23 min · 28th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ute Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Ute Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Lyons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
91.6 mi · 58%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
19.8 mi · 13%
28th Street
15.5 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 8%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 5%
South Freeway
6.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

68.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larkspur
01h 31m from Pueblo
Leave By
10:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Lyons?

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Pueblo and 78.5 miles from Lyons.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 10:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.

Stop Ideas Near Larkspur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Larkspur, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larkspur.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

44 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

51 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

59 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 140.67 mi (226.38 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Lyons

#2 Lyons

Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.2247100, -105.2713800
Altitude1637
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Lyons (-105.27138, 40.22471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $20.52
Round trip
$41.05
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $20.52 $41.05
Mid-grade $4.08 $22.67 $45.33
Premium $4.39 $24.37 $48.74
Diesel $4.74 $26.29 $52.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Lyons. The current time is 23:21:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.