How far is Pueblo, CO from Ridgway, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Ridgway, CO is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.31 mi
06h 23m
Flight
171.31 mi
275.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.31 mi
Kilometers
275.69 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.31 mi
Kilometers
414.1 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgway
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Ridgway
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pitkin
CO

City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America

From Pueblo
128.6 mi
03h 11m
To Ridgway
128.7 mi
03h 11m

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
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Abriendo Avenue

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Abriendo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Abriendo Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Thatcher Avenue

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Thatcher Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.9 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    27.9 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West

    123.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Hillcrest Drive

    2322 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive

    34 m · 3 sec · South Hillcrest Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive

    2580 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunnyside Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunnyside Road

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South 12th Street

    2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue

    25.3 mi · 33 min · South Townsend Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sherman Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Charlotte Street

    559 ft · 37 sec · North Charlotte Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    25 m · 5 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 Ridgway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
123 mi · 48%
Thatcher Avenue
53.6 mi · 21%
South Townsend Avenue
25.3 mi · 10%
East Abriendo Avenue
1.13 mi
South Hillcrest Drive
0.95 mi
Sherman Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitkin
03h 11m from Pueblo
Leave By
11:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Ridgway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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 128.6 miles from Pueblo and 128.7 miles from Ridgway.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86 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 $33.58 one way or $67.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Ridgway.

Stop Ideas Near Pitkin

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

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

BUS

Gunnison-Downtown, CO

36 mi away
905 North Main Street
BUS

Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO

36 mi away
400 North Colorado Street \r\n
BUS

Poncha Springs, CO

40 mi away
6250 US Highway 285
BUS

Buena Vista, CO

42 mi away
27318 County Road 314

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 171.31 mi (275.69 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ridgway

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

Population1,039
Coordinates38.1527700, -107.7617300
Altitude2148
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Ridgway (-107.76173, 38.15277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.37 L · about $33.58
Round trip
$67.16
18.16 gal · 68.74 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $33.58 $67.16
Mid-grade $4.08 $37.08 $74.17
Premium $4.39 $39.87 $79.74
Diesel $4.74 $43.01 $86.02

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 Ridgway. The current time is 03:22:55.

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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.