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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1750 ft · 48 sec · 2nd Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Veta.
Trinidad
Alamosa, CO
Raton
Pueblo, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Monte Vista. Straight-line distance: 95.98 mi (154.47 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 Monte Vista
Home rule municipality in Colorado
| Population | 4,067 |
| Coordinates | 37.5791700, -106.1480800 |
| Altitude | 2336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Vista (-106.14808, 37.57917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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