How far is Pueblo, CO from Mancos, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Mancos, CO is about 296.4 miles (477 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Mancos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Mancos.
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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 right
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Denver Avenue
159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
123 m · 15 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
16.6 mi · 28 min · Main Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West U.S. Highway 160
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Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street
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Continue on US 160
10.5 mi · 14 min · US 160
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Continue straight
46.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight left
588 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.2 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
903 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Mancos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Mancos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Mancos?
The road trip is about 296.4 miles (477 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Del Norte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Pueblo and 148.3 miles from Mancos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.68 one way or $77.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Mancos.
Stop Ideas Near Del Norte
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 Del Norte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Mancos. Straight-line distance: 210.5 mi (338.76 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 Mancos
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,398 |
| Coordinates | 37.3450000, -108.2892500 |
| Altitude | 2142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mancos (-108.28925, 37.345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $42.72 | $85.44 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $49.55 | $99.10 |
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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