How far is Pueblo, CO from Paonia, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Paonia, CO is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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 42m.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Paonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Paonia.
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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
86.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Turn right
51.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
837 ft · 37 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Samuel Wade Road
3141 ft · 1 min · Samuel Wade Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
2416 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Orchard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Paonia.
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
86.3 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Paonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Paonia?
The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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 126.9 miles from Pueblo and 127.1 miles from Paonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 $33.13 one way or $66.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Paonia.
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 Paonia. Straight-line distance: 166.63 mi (268.17 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 Paonia
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 38.8683200, -107.5920000 |
| Altitude | 1732 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paonia (-107.592, 38.86832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.13 | $66.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $36.59 | $73.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $42.44 | $84.89 |
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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