How far is Pueblo, CO from Yuma, CO?

The driving distance from Pueblo, CO to Yuma, CO is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.13 mi
04h 36m
Flight
163.8 mi
263.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.8 mi
Kilometers
263.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.13 mi
Kilometers
412.2 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Thu, May 28, 5:23 PM MDT
Return by in Pueblo
Thu, May 28, 9:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pueblo
2026-05-28T12:46
Arrive Yuma
Thu, May 28, 5:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pueblo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brighton
CO

A city in Adams County, Colorado.

From Pueblo
128 mi
02h 18m
To Yuma
128.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Abriendo Avenue

    1264 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    9 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 13 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    45.9 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on E-470 North: Limon

    2718 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    34.4 mi · 34 min · E-470

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Heartland Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray

    820 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 6

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 34

    21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34

  18. 18

    Continue on West 1st Street

    27.7 mi · 35 min · West 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    1358 ft · 60 sec · South Ash Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ash Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo and Yuma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
72.6 mi · 28%
Ronald Reagan Highway
68.9 mi · 27%
E-470
34.4 mi · 13%
West 1st Street
27.7 mi · 11%
US Highway 34
21.2 mi · 8%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

72.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.3 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
02h 18m from Pueblo
Leave By
7:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pueblo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Pueblo and 128.1 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pueblo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Aurora Municipal Center
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Aurora Municipal Center

Aurora , CO
15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall

Hudson , CO
50 Beech St, Hudson, CO 80642
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

30 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Longmont, Colorado

31 mi away
623 Main St.
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

40 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 163.8 mi (263.61 km).

Pueblo

#1 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

City in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States

Population3,497
Coordinates40.1222100, -102.7252100
Altitude1263
CountryUnited States
Start: Pueblo (-104.60914, 38.25445)
End: Yuma (-102.72521, 40.12221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.21 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
18.08 gal · 68.42 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.08 $36.92 $73.84
Premium $4.39 $39.69 $79.39
Diesel $4.74 $42.82 $85.64

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Pueblo and Yuma. The current time is 12:46:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.