Origin
Pueblo, CO
Evening in Pueblo on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pueblo, CO to Brush, CO
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
204.8 mi
330 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
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.
Pueblo, CO
Franklin Peña Gutierrez
Brush, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to traverse the Mountain West from Pueblo to Brush, you are looking at a 204.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the drive without needing an overnight stay. Budget approximately $31 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains consistent across the varied terrain. You will navigate a mix of routes including the Heartland Expressway, the Ronald Reagan Highway, and E-470. Because the entire trip stays within Colorado, you will experience a familiar regional feel as you transition between these two communities.
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
102.4 miles from Pueblo, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you attentive as you transition across the state. With 42% of your time spent on highways, you will encounter both steady cruising and more variable road conditions. You will face your longest uninterrupted segment on the Heartland Expressway, which spans 70.6 miles of the total distance. The route shifts in character as you move between these thoroughfares, offering a balance between efficient highway travel and the varied pace of local transit. It is a straightforward trip, but the alternating road types ensure that the drive does not feel like a singular, monotonous stretch.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heartland Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 25 / South Freeway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 204.8 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 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 25 / South Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
97.1 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 194
Toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Jun...
8
97.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward E-470 North: Limon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 194
Toward E-470 North: Limon
7
132.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
6
204.1 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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CO 71 / Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto CO 71 / Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Pueblo, CO and Brush, CO, road signs point toward E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon and E-470 North: Limon.
E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction
97.1 mi in
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~1h 43m
Limon
97.1 mi in
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~1h 43m
E-470 North: Limon
97.3 mi in
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~1h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Expressway | 70.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 68.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| E-470 | 34.4 mi | 34m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| South Freeway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Colorado Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clayton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Heartland Expressway
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Brush, CO.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward Abriendo Avenue
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
29 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Take the ramp
165 ft
·
4 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 25
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 25
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on I 25; US 24
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 25
46 mi
·
47 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 194
Toward CO 470 West, E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 194
Toward E-470 North: Limon
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto E470
34 mi
·
34 min
·
E-470
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward I 76 East: Fort Morgan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76
71 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Heartland Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward CO 71: Brush, Snyder
16
Turn right onto CO 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Howard Street
398 ft
·
15 sec
·
Howard Street
18
Turn left onto Clayton Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Clayton Street
19
Arrive at destination
Clayton Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You should aim to incorporate at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 34-minute duration, keeping your energy levels high for the final leg into Brush. Given the 70.6-mile longest stretch on the Heartland Expressway, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that segment to avoid any unnecessary stress. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $31, you can easily account for this in your travel budget ahead of time. Use the inherent flexibility of this one-day route to choose a start time that aligns best with your personal schedule.
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 102.4 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush, 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.
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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 Pueblo, CO
This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pueblo, 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 Heartland Expressway for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.4 mi from Pueblo, CO · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 102.4 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Heartland Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.
Arriving in Brush, CO
The final approach into Brush, 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 Brush, 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
$31.03 one way
$62.07 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| premium | $4.43 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.50 | $91.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.13
E-470
(34.4 mi)
$4.13
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 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 | 61.4 | 0 | $21.50 | $9.83 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.9 | 1 | $28.67 | $13.11 |
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.
Destination
Brush, CO
Evening in Brush on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°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 cooler 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 Pueblo, CO to Brush, CO covers 204.8 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 Heartland Expressway, Ronald Reagan Highway, E-470. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 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 $31.03 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 204.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pueblo, CO and Brush, CO, road signs point toward E 470 North Toll: Grand Junction, Limon and E-470 North: Limon.
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