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Trip from Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

100.6 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

city in and county seat of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, CO

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Downtown Acres Green, CO, CO

Acres Green, CO

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

The drive from Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Elm Street, South Freeway, John F for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.16 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Elm Street
South Freeway
John F
Ronald Reagan Highway
Monument Valley Freeway
County Line Road
Westbound County Line Road
West County Line Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Elm Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Abriendo Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Abriendo Avenue
2

Turn left onto Elm Street

30 ft · 6 sec · Elm Street
3

Take the ramp left

164 ft · 4 sec
4

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 57 sec
5

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway
6

Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
8

Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

8.5 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway
9

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

46 mi · 47 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Line Road
11

Keep slight left to continue on Westbound County Line Road, Northbound Inverness Drive West

98 ft · 2 sec · Westbound County Line Road, Northbound Inverness Drive West
12

Keep slight left to continue on West County Line Road

223 ft · 8 sec · West County Line Road
13

Turn left onto East County Line Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road
14

Turn left onto Acres Green Drive

0.7 mi · 2 min · Acres Green Drive
15

Continue on Acres Green Drive

453 ft · 20 sec · Acres Green Drive
16

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 50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 55m 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 22 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 55m 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 31m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pueblo, CO

This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pueblo, 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 50.3 mi from Pueblo, CO · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colorado Springs, CO

50 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

Fountain, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colorado Springs, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acres Green, CO

The final approach into Acres Green, 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

$15.16 one way

$30.31 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $16.05 $32.10
premium $4.39 $17.40 $34.81
diesel $5.61 $22.21 $44.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.80 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pueblo, CO

Afternoon in Pueblo on Wednesday

Local time

2:25 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Acres Green, CO

Afternoon in Acres Green on Wednesday

Local time

2:25 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°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

35 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 51m 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 Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, South Freeway, John F. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.16 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 Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pueblo, CO to Acres Green, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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