How far is Pueblo, CO from Orchard City, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Orchard City, CO is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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 28m.
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 Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Orchard City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Orchard City.
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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 right onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Townsend Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Townsend Avenue
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto D Road
1.3 km · 1 min · D Road
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Continue on 1900 Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · 1900 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto F Road
1.2 km · 1 min · F Road
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Turn right onto 1825 Road
1.4 km · 2 min · 1825 Road
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Continue on 1800 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · 1800 Road
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 2100 Road
121 m · 22 sec · 2100 Road
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Turn left onto Fruitgrowers Road
12 m · 2 sec · Fruitgrowers Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fruitgrowers Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Orchard City.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Orchard City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Orchard City?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Pueblo and 130.2 miles from Orchard City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 $33.95 one way or $67.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pueblo and Mostly Sunny near Orchard City.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
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 Pitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Orchard City. Straight-line distance: 185.94 mi (299.24 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 Orchard City
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,242 |
| Coordinates | 38.8283200, -107.9709000 |
| Altitude | 1660 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard City (-107.9709, 38.82832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $43.49 | $86.97 |
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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