How far is Pueblo, CO from Telluride, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Telluride, CO is about 296 miles (476.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 44m 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 07h 22m.
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 Telluride.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo and Telluride.
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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
123.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Turn left onto South Hillcrest Drive
2322 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
34 m · 3 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2580 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunnyside Road
6 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunnyside Road
1024 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue
25.3 mi · 33 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
23.3 mi · 31 min · Sherman Street
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2863 ft · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Telluride.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Telluride.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo to Telluride?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.4 km) and usually takes 07h 22m 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 147.9 miles from Pueblo and 148.1 miles from Telluride.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.5 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 $38.64 one way or $77.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Pueblo and Sunny near Telluride.
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 Telluride. Straight-line distance: 175.53 mi (282.49 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 Telluride
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,416 |
| Coordinates | 37.9374900, -107.8122900 |
| Altitude | 2680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Telluride (-107.81229, 37.93749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $38.64 | $77.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $42.68 | $85.36 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $45.89 | $91.77 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
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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