How far is Pueblo, CO from Salida, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Salida, CO is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo and Salida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Salida.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West 29th Street
1125 ft · 32 sec · West 29th Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3034 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 45 South: Pueblo Boulevard
2020 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 46 min
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Continue on US 50 West: Salida
21.6 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Oak Street
2704 ft · 51 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2183 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Street
2178 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
46 m · 7 sec · I Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · I Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Salida.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CO 45 South
Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo and Sunny near Salida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Salida?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Cañon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Pueblo and 49.1 miles from Salida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Salida.
Stop Ideas Near Cañon City
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 Cañon City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Salida. Straight-line distance: 77.71 mi (125.06 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 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salida (-105.9989, 38.53472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
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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