How far is Pueblo West, CO from Thornton, CO?
The driving distance from Pueblo West, CO to Thornton, CO is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 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.
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo West and Thornton.
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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
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thornton Parkway
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Thornton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Thornton Parkway
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Turn right onto Dorothy Boulevard
1077 ft · 51 sec · Dorothy Boulevard
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Turn right
36 m · 9 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 Thornton.
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
70.1 mi · 01h 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 Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Pueblo West and Rain And Snow Showers near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pueblo West to Thornton?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Monument is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Pueblo West and 61 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 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 Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Monument
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 Monument.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pueblo West and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 105.73 mi (170.16 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 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 148,113 |
| Coordinates | 39.8680400, -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.971859, 39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.83 | $31.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.79 | $37.59 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $20.27 | $40.55 |
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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