How far is Pueblo, CO from Meeker, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Meeker, CO is about 335 miles (539.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.03 mi
06h 37m
Flight
215.66 mi
347.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.66 mi
Kilometers
347.07 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.03 mi
Kilometers
539.18 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meeker
Sat, Apr 11, 8:37 PM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Sun, Apr 12, 3:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-11T13:59
Arrive Meeker
Sat, Apr 11, 8:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Montezuma
CO

Town in Colorado, USA

From Pueblo
167.5 mi
03h 18m
To Meeker
167.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue

    945 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6

    609 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    170.8 mi · 3 hr 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 13 North: Rifle, Meeker

    1067 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1664 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Whiteriver Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Whiteriver Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1401 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Government Road

    37.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Government Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    120 m · 19 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
171 mi · 51%
Ronald Reagan Highway
83.8 mi · 25%
Government Road
39.2 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 4%
Monument Valley Freeway
8.53 mi · 3%
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.3 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
03h 18m from Pueblo
Leave By
10:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pueblo and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meeker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335 miles (539.2 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Pueblo and 167.6 miles from Meeker.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.3 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 $43.71 one way or $87.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pueblo and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meeker.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montezuma, 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 Montezuma.

BUS

Frisco, Colorado

20 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Vail, Colorado

41 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
RAIL

Fraser – Winter Park

41 mi away
205 Fraser Avenue
BUS

Fairplay, CO

41 mi away
620 US Highway 285

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Meeker. Straight-line distance: 215.66 mi (347.07 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

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

#2 Meeker

Town in Colorado, USA

Population2,318
Coordinates40.0374700, -107.9131300
Altitude1902
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Meeker (-107.91313, 40.03747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.82 gal
44.75 L · about $43.71
Round trip
$87.42
23.64 gal · 89.5 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 210.1 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $43.71 $87.42
Mid-grade $4.08 $48.27 $96.55
Premium $4.39 $51.90 $103.80
Diesel $4.74 $55.99 $111.98

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Meeker. The current time is 13:59:58.

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.