How far is Pueblo, CO from Pagosa Springs, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Pagosa Springs, CO is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.7 mi
04h 30m
Flight
147.73 mi
237.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.73 mi
Kilometers
237.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.7 mi
Kilometers
337.48 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pagosa Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-19T03:39
Arrive Pagosa Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Blanca
CO

Human settlement in Costilla County, Colorado, United States of America

From Pueblo
104.8 mi
02h 15m
To Pagosa Springs
104.9 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Pagosa Springs.

  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 right

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Denver Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · Denver Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fourth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    123 m · 15 sec · West Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16.6 mi · 28 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1343 ft · 46 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West U.S. Highway 160

    12.6 mi · 15 min · West U.S. Highway 160

  17. 17

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West U.S. Highway 160

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West U.S. Highway 160

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    108 m · 21 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Lewis Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
71.4 mi · 34%
West U.S. Highway 160
70.2 mi · 33%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 19%
Main Street
16.6 mi · 8%
South Freeway
4.24 mi · 2%
South I 25 Business
2.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanca
02h 15m from Pueblo
Leave By
7:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Pagosa Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Pagosa Springs?

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Blanca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Pueblo and 104.9 miles from Pagosa Springs.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 7:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Pagosa Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Blanca

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

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

BUS

Alamosa, CO

33 mi away
111 Pike Avenue
RAIL

Trinidad

94 mi away
110 West Pine Street
RAIL

Raton

113 mi away
201 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Pagosa Springs. Straight-line distance: 147.73 mi (237.75 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Pagosa Springs

#2 Pagosa Springs

Town of the United States

Population2,132
Coordinates37.2694500, -107.0097600
Altitude2172
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Pagosa Springs (-107.00976, 37.26945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.01 L · about $27.37
Round trip
$54.73
14.8 gal · 56.02 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $27.37 $54.73
Mid-grade $4.08 $30.22 $60.44
Premium $4.39 $32.49 $64.99
Diesel $4.74 $35.05 $70.11

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Pagosa Springs. The current time is 03:39:22.

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.