How far is Pueblo, CO from Monte Vista, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Monte Vista, CO is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.63 mi
02h 50m
Flight
95.98 mi
154.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.98 mi
Kilometers
154.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.63 mi
Kilometers
221.5 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monte Vista
Wed, Jun 3, 7:44 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Wed, Jun 3, 10:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-06-03T04:54
Arrive Monte Vista
Wed, Jun 3, 7:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
La Veta
CO

Town of the United States

From Pueblo
68.8 mi
01h 25m
To Monte Vista
68.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Monte Vista.

  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 right

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    123 m · 15 sec · West Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16.6 mi · 28 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1750 ft · 48 sec · 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 52%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 29%
Main Street
16.6 mi · 12%
South Freeway
4.24 mi · 3%
South I 25 Business
2.82 mi · 2%
Fourth Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Veta
01h 25m from Pueblo
Leave By
12:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pueblo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monte Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Monte Vista?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

La Veta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Pueblo and 68.8 miles from Monte Vista.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 12:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pueblo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monte Vista.

Stop Ideas Near La Veta

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

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

RAIL

Trinidad

58 mi away
110 West Pine Street
BUS

Alamosa, CO

77 mi away
111 Pike Avenue
RAIL

Raton

84 mi away
201 South First Street
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

96 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Monte Vista. Straight-line distance: 95.98 mi (154.47 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Monte Vista

#2 Monte Vista

Home rule municipality in Colorado

Population4,067
Coordinates37.5791700, -106.1480800
Altitude2336
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Monte Vista (-106.14808, 37.57917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $17.97
Round trip
$35.94
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $17.97 $35.94
Mid-grade $4.08 $19.85 $39.70
Premium $4.39 $21.34 $42.68
Diesel $4.74 $23.02 $46.04

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Monte Vista. The current time is 04:54:22.

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.