How far is Salida, CO from Pueblo, CO?
The driving distance from Salida, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salida and Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salida and Pueblo.
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Start on I Street
46 m · 9 sec · I Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2178 ft · 60 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
2183 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
2704 ft · 50 sec · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
46.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Trinidad
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
792 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1189 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
33 m · 3 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 Salida and Pueblo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Oak Street
Continue straight
46.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Salida and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salida to Pueblo?
The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 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?
Cañon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Salida and 48.5 miles from Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salida and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Cañon City
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 Cañon City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salida and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 77.71 mi (125.06 km).
#1 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.5347200, -105.9989000 |
| Altitude | 2159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pueblo
The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.
| Population | 112,751 |
| Coordinates | 38.2544500, -104.6091400 |
| Altitude | 1430 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.65 | $25.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.02 | $30.03 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
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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