How far is Pueblo West, CO from Rye, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo West, CO to Rye, CO is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pueblo West and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo West and Rye.
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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 1 toward East Platteville Boulevard
5 m · 1 sec · East Platteville Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Platteville Boulevard
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Continue on Dillon Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dillon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
2351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · North Freeway
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 165 West: Colorado City, Rye
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Boulder Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · Boulder Avenue
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pueblo West and Rye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pueblo West and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo West to Rye?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Pueblo West and 22 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pueblo West and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Pueblo
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 Pueblo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo West and Rye. Straight-line distance: 31.55 mi (50.77 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 Rye
Statutory Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 253 |
| Coordinates | 37.9236200, -104.9302700 |
| Altitude | 2073 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-104.93027, 37.92362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
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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