How far is Pueblo West, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo West, CO to Aurora, CO is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 49m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo West and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo West and Aurora.
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Start on East Abeyta Drive
1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive
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Turn right onto North Matt Drive
1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
1701 ft · 49 sec · North Mc Culloch Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bayview Drive
867 ft · 39 sec · Bayview Drive
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Turn right onto Campbell Drive
1800 ft · 1 min · Campbell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Snyder Drive
72 m · 16 sec · Snyder Drive
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Turn left onto North Purcell Boulevard
1742 ft · 35 sec · North Purcell Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Purcell Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Purcell Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi · 11 min · North Purcell Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
51.8 mi · 54 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
828 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
536 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1427 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2244 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo West and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
51.8 mi · 00h 54m
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 then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Pueblo West and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo West to Aurora?
The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Gleneagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Pueblo West and 55.2 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms around Pueblo West and Rain And Snow Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Gleneagle
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 Gleneagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo West and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 95.49 mi (153.68 km).
#1 Pueblo West
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
| Population | 16,899 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500000, -104.7227500 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $15.89 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $18.43 | $36.85 |
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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