How far is Pueblo, CO from Montrose, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Montrose, CO is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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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 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Montrose.
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Start on Abriendo Avenue
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on East Abriendo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Abriendo Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Thatcher Avenue
53.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Thatcher Avenue
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Turn right
15.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
27.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West
123.7 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Turn left onto South San Juan Avenue
762 ft · 23 sec · South San Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Townsend Avenue
96 m · 9 sec · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
70 m · 10 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Montrose.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 50 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West
124 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Montrose?
The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Poncha Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Pueblo and 115.7 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 5:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Poncha Springs
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 Poncha Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 177.65 mi (285.9 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 Montrose
Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
| Population | 19,902 |
| Coordinates | 38.4783200, -107.8761700 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-107.87617, 38.47832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
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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