Origin
Ponderosa Park, CO
Morning in Ponderosa Park on Thursday
Local time
11:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pueblo, CO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ponderosa Lane, Flintwood Road, Highway 86 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 92.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ponderosa Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Lane | — | — |
| Flintwood Road | — | — |
| Highway 86 | — | — |
| Highway 83 | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | — | — |
| Monument Valley Freeway | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ponderosa Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Park, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on Verdos Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Verdos Drive
2
Turn right onto Ponderosa Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ponderosa Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Flintwood Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Flintwood Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Highway 86
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Highway 86
5
Turn left onto North State Highway 83
32 mi
·
39 min
·
North State Highway 83
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Pueblo
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 25 South: Pueblo
7
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
8
Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
9
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12
Continue on North Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
29th Street
14
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
13th Street
16
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
17
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Abriendo Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.3 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO, or about 48m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
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 Ponderosa Park, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ponderosa Park, CO
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Ponderosa Park, CO · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.95 one way
$27.90 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| premium | $4.39 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Pueblo on Thursday
Local time
11:46 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
38 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
1h 37m 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 Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ponderosa Lane, Flintwood Road, Highway 86. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Ponderosa Park, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ponderosa Park, CO to Pueblo, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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