Trip from Brush, CO to Pueblo, CO

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

205.3 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Connecting the plains of Brush to the industrial hub of Pueblo, this 205.3-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes to complete. Because the route stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Colorado, it serves as a straightforward, manageable day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $31 on fuel for the trek, making it a cost-effective way to traverse the state. By utilizing a combination of I-76, I-25, and the E-470 toll road, you gain a efficient path that avoids the worst of urban congestion. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive is designed for those who prioritize speed and reliability over wandering backroads.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

102.6 miles from Brush, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 64% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major interstates. The route features a significant 70.8-mile stretch on I-76, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of your travel. While the drive shifts from the rural landscapes near Brush into the denser corridor of the I-25 transition, the pace remains consistently fast. You will find that the personality of the road is strictly utilitarian, favoring wide lanes and steady speeds rather than technical turns or winding scenery. It is a classic interstate haul that demands focus on traffic flow as you navigate the transition through the E-470 bypass.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CO 71 / Colorado Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 205.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CO 71 / Colorado Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CO 71 / Colorado Avenue

Turn left onto CO 71 / Colorado Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

72 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward E470 Toll South: Limon

108.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1A Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

108.3 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

203.3 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward 13th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99B Toward 13th Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Brush, CO and Pueblo, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll South: Limon and Colorado Springs.

E470 Toll South: Limon

72 mi in | ~1h 13m

Colorado Springs

108.1 mi in | ~1h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 76	70.8 mi	1h 10m
I 25	45.7 mi	47m
E-470	35.1 mi	35m
Ronald Reagan Highway	22.9 mi	23m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	12.9 mi	12m
Monument Valley Freeway	8.8 mi	10m
North Freeway	5.2 mi	6m
Colorado Avenue	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 76 — 70.8 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush, CO and Pueblo, CO.

Start on Clayton Street

185 ft · 12 sec · Clayton Street

Turn left onto West Emerson Street

418 ft · 25 sec · West Emerson Street

Turn left onto CO 71

0.8 mi · 1 min · Colorado Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 76

71 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 76

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 18 Toward E470 Toll South: Limon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto E470

35 mi · 35 min · E-470

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 1A Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 25

46 mi · 47 min · I 25

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25; US 24

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Exit 100B Toward 29th Street

Merge onto I 25; US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Exit 99B Toward 13th Street Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

107 ft · 2 sec

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Arrive at destination

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3-hour and 34-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since this is a single-day trip, departing early in the morning helps you avoid the heaviest peak-hour traffic often found along the I-25 corridor. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is estimated at $31, but fluctuating gas prices near major metropolitan junctions suggest topping off your tank before hitting the busier sections of the highway. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on real-time traffic alerts. Pay close attention to toll signage when navigating the E-470 portion, as having your payment method ready will keep your transit smooth and stress-free.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 102.6 miles from Brush, CO, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.6 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pueblo, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brush, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brush, CO

This is one driving day of about 205.3 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brush, CO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 70.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.6 mi from Brush, CO · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centennial, CO

103 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Aurora, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Parker, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.6 miles from Brush, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 76 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.

Arriving in Pueblo, CO

The final approach into Pueblo, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pueblo, CO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.11 one way

$62.22 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.08	$33.01	$66.02
premium	$4.43	$35.83	$71.66
diesel	$5.64	$45.61	$91.22

Estimated Tolls: $4.22

E-470 (35.1 mi) $4.22

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.6	0	$21.56	$9.85
Efficient EV	51.3	0	$17.96	$8.21
EV Truck/SUV	82.1	1	$28.74	$13.14

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brush, CO

Evening in Brush on Sunday

Local time

5:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Evening in Pueblo on Sunday

Local time

5:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brush, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 205.3 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 76, I 25, E-470. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.6 miles from Brush, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Brush, CO and Pueblo, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll South: Limon and Colorado Springs.

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Trip from Brush, CO to Pueblo, CO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pueblo, CO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brush, CO

Pueblo, CO

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 34m on the road

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