How far is Pueblo, CO from Ouray, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Ouray, CO is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m 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 35m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Ouray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Ouray.
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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
123.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Turn left onto South Hillcrest Drive
2322 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
34 m · 3 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2580 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunnyside Road
6 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunnyside Road
1024 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue
35.4 mi · 48 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Ouray.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 50 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West
123 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Ouray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Ouray?
The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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 133.2 miles from Pueblo and 133.4 miles from Ouray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.5 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 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 $34.80 one way or $69.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Ouray.
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 Ouray. Straight-line distance: 167.17 mi (269.04 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 Ouray
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,046 |
| Coordinates | 38.0227700, -107.6714500 |
| Altitude | 2375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ouray (-107.67145, 38.02277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $34.80 | $69.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.43 | $76.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.32 | $82.64 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $44.58 | $89.15 |
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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