How far is Rye, CO from Pueblo West, CO?
The driving distance from Rye, CO to Pueblo West, CO is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Pueblo West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Pueblo West.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Boulder Avenue
126 m · 17 sec · Boulder Avenue
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 25 North: Pueblo
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
10.1 mi · 13 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dillon Drive, Drew Dix Parkway
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Dillon Drive
553 ft · 11 sec · Dillon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dillon Drive
31 m · 2 sec · Dillon Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Dillon Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dillon Drive
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Continue on East Platteville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Platteville Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Platteville Boulevard
29 m · 2 sec · East Platteville Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
3068 ft · 1 min · East Platteville Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mc Culloch Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Matt Drive
1698 ft · 1 min · North Matt Drive
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Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive
1906 ft · 1 min · East Abeyta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Abeyta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye and Pueblo West.
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
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
18.4 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rye and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rye to Pueblo West?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 22.2 miles from Rye and 21.4 miles from Pueblo West.
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 12.1 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 4:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rye and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pueblo West.
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 Rye and Pueblo West. Straight-line distance: 31.55 mi (50.77 km).
#1 Rye
Statutory Town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 253 |
| Coordinates | 37.9236200, -104.9302700 |
| Altitude | 2073 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo West
Census-designated place in Pueblo County, Colorado
| Population | 16,899 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500000, -104.7227500 |
| Altitude | 1544 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Abeyta Drive (-104.717274, 38.349502)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
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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