How far is Pueblo, CO from Ordway, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Ordway, CO is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.5 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.37 mi
74.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.5 mi
Kilometers
82.88 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ordway
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Tue, May 12, 10:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Ordway
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Boone
CO

Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

From Pueblo
25.7 mi
00h 36m
To Ordway
25.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward To CO 96: City Center Drive

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East City Center Drive

    117 m · 16 sec · East City Center Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Chester Avenue

    1018 ft · 32 sec · North Chester Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50, CO 96: La Junta

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    35.9 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Colorado Boulevard

    103 m · 12 sec · Colorado Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    121 m · 11 sec · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    686 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    60 m · 11 sec · East 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
10.8 mi · 21%
East 4th Street
2.35 mi · 5%
South Freeway
0.95 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Abriendo Avenue
0.24 mi
To CO 96
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

35.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boone
00h 36m from Pueblo
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Clear near Ordway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Boone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Pueblo and 25.8 miles from Ordway.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Clear near Ordway.

Stop Ideas Near Boone

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

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

BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

32 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
RAIL

La Junta

69 mi away
1 West First St.
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

81 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Ordway. Straight-line distance: 46.37 mi (74.62 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

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

#2 Ordway

City in Colorado

Population1,013
Coordinates38.2180600, -103.7560600
Altitude1314
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Ordway (-103.75606, 38.21806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.08 $7.43 $14.87
Premium $4.39 $7.99 $15.98
Diesel $4.74 $8.62 $17.24

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Ordway. The current time is 19:49:42.

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.