Origin
Del Norte, CO
Late night in Del Norte on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Del Norte, CO to Pueblo, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
152.2 mi
245 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Del Norte, CO
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Pueblo, CO
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Trip Overview
This 152.2-mile drive from Del Norte to Pueblo, Colorado, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Santa Fe Avenue, I-25 Business, and Grand Avenue, with a 39% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $23, making it an economical option. Given its manageable length and the mixed driving profile, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination in Pueblo without needing an overnight stop. Both locations are situated within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent regional experience throughout your travel.
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
76.1 miles from Del Norte, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road navigation. With 39% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster travel, but expect transitions onto surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 71.4 miles on Santa Fe Avenue, indicating a significant portion of the drive will be on this particular road. This suggests a varied driving experience, moving from potentially quicker sections to more community-focused segments as you progress toward Pueblo.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Santa Fe Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 71.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 103.4 miles in near I 25 Business / Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 103.4 miles (I 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 25 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
103.4 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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I 25 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto I 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
106.1 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
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I 25 Business
Take the ramp onto I 25 Business toward I 25 North: Pueblo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 25 North: Pueblo
5
151.4 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 98A
Toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue
5
151.8 mi into trip
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~3h 9m in
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US 50 Business / South Santa Fe Avenue
Turn left onto US 50 Business / South Santa Fe Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
152.2 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward Abriendo Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Abriendo Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Avenue | 71.4 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 25 Business | 45.3 mi | 46m |
| Grand Avenue | 16.8 mi | 28m |
| West U.S. Highway 160 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 85/87 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Walsen Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fourth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Santa Fe Avenue
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Norte, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on US 160
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 160
13 mi
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14 min
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West U.S. Highway 160
3
Continue on US 160
0.8 mi
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2 min
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1st Avenue
4
Continue on US 160; US 285
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Park Avenue
5
Continue on US 160; US 285
16 mi
·
27 min
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Grand Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 160; US 285
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Sixth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 285
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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West Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Fourth Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 160; CO 17
521 ft
·
17 sec
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Denver Avenue
10
Continue on US 160; CO 17
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Broadway Avenue
11
Continue on US 160
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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Santa Fe Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto I 25 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 25 Business
210 ft
·
3 sec
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Main Street
14
Continue on I 25 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walsen Avenue
15
Continue on I 25 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US Highway 85/87
16
Take the ramp onto I 25 Business
45 mi
·
46 min
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I 25 Business
Toward I 25 North: Pueblo
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 98A
Toward US 50 Business: Santa Fe Avenue
18
Continue on US 50 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 50 Business
19
Turn left onto US 50 Business
436 ft
·
16 sec
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South Santa Fe Avenue
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
21
Merge onto I 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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South Freeway
22
Take the exit
107 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Toward Abriendo Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 152.2-mile journey, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you have considerable freedom in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 71.4 miles on Santa Fe Avenue. Since this is a one-day trip, you can depart at your leisure and arrive in Pueblo the same day without feeling rushed.
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 76.1 miles from Del Norte, CO, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.1 miles or 1h 44m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pueblo, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Del Norte, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Del Norte, CO
This is one driving day of about 152.2 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Del Norte, 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 Santa Fe Avenue for about 71.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.1 mi from Del Norte, CO · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Del Norte, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Santa Fe Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 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
$22.93 one way
$45.86 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| premium | $4.39 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.60 | $67.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.98 | $7.31 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.31 | $9.74 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Pueblo, CO
Late night in Pueblo on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°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
19 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 10m 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 Del Norte, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 152.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santa Fe Avenue, I 25 Business, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Del Norte, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.93 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 103.4 miles (I 25 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 25 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Del Norte, CO to Pueblo, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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