How far is Springfield, CO from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance from Springfield, CO to Pueblo, CO is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.49 mi
03h 00m
Flight
123.56 mi
198.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.56 mi
Kilometers
198.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.49 mi
Kilometers
272.76 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM MDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T21:38
Arrive Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Haswell
CO

Town in Colorado, United States

From Springfield
97 mi
01h 30m
To Pueblo
72.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Pueblo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    641 ft · 32 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48.9 mi · 1 hr · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Limon

    1885 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 North: Limon

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 15th Street

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West 15th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Colorado Street

    138 m · 17 sec · North Colorado Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1189 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    36.4 mi · 46 min · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 47, CO 96: 4th Street, Cesar Chavez Boulevard

    1120 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 96: 4th Street

    128 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Chester Avenue

    1018 ft · 30 sec · North Chester Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East City Center Drive

    874 ft · 33 sec · East City Center Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    966 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 15th Street
55.2 mi · 33%
Main Street
54.5 mi · 32%
East 1st Street
46.8 mi · 28%
US 287 North
28.1 mi · 17%
East 4th Street
2.56 mi · 2%
South Freeway
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

West 15th Street

Turn left onto West 15th Street

55.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haswell
01h 30m from Springfield
Leave By
12:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Pueblo?

The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Haswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Springfield and 72.5 miles from Pueblo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 12:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Haswell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haswell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haswell.

RAIL

La Junta

61 mi away
1 West First St.
RAIL

Lamar station

62 mi away
Main & Beach Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 123.56 mi (198.85 km).

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#1 Springfield

Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado

Population1,364
Coordinates37.4083500, -102.6143600
Altitude1329
CountryUnited States
Pueblo

#2 Pueblo

The most populous city in Pueblo County, Colorado.

Population112,751
Coordinates38.2544500, -104.6091400
Altitude1430
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Avenue (-102.614356, 37.408214)
End: (-104.608768, 38.254235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.23
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $22.11 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.08 $24.42 $48.84
Premium $4.39 $26.26 $52.52
Diesel $4.74 $28.33 $56.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Pueblo. The current time is 21:38:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.