How far is Pueblo, CO from Rocky Ford, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Rocky Ford, CO is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Rocky Ford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Rocky Ford.
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Start on Abriendo Avenue
1264 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Street
9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward To CO 96: City Center Drive
890 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East City Center Drive
117 m · 16 sec · East City Center Drive
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Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
1018 ft · 32 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50, CO 96: La Junta
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 52 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
527 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Rocky Ford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Continue straight
42.8 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Rocky Ford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Rocky Ford?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 27.3 miles from Pueblo and 27.3 miles from Rocky Ford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Rocky Ford.
Stop Ideas Near Boone
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 Boone.
Pueblo, Colorado
La Junta
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Rocky Ford. Straight-line distance: 50.27 mi (80.9 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 Rocky Ford
City in Colorado
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525100, -103.7202300 |
| Altitude | 1274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Ford (-103.72023, 38.05251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.47 | $16.95 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
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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