Origin
Pueblo, CO
Evening in Pueblo on Thursday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pueblo, CO to Dove Valley, CO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
100.5 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
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.
Pueblo, CO
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Dove Valley, CO
Regan Dsouza
Trip Overview
This 100.5-mile drive from Pueblo, CO to Dove Valley, CO is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. You'll navigate using segments of Ronald Reagan Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Monument Valley Freeway. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, this route offers an economical option for your travels within the Mountain West region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and potentially less direct journey. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, it's best suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 100.5-mile journey, with only about 15% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 66.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before transitioning back to local roads. This road profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating through a more varied landscape than a pure interstate experience. The drive will likely feel more connected to the communities you pass through due to the emphasis on local roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 66.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 25 / South Freeway
Merge onto I 25 / South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
94.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Gate Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 192
Toward Ridge Gate Parkway
7
95.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Eastbound RidgeGate Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Eastbound RidgeGate Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 66.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| South Freeway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Peoria Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Potomac Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East County Line Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| RidgeGate Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Dove Valley, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25; US 24
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 25
44 mi
·
45 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 192
Toward Ridge Gate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Eastbound RidgeGate Parkway
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto RidgeGate Parkway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
RidgeGate Parkway
13
Turn left onto Peoria Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Peoria Street
14
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
15
Turn slight right onto East County Line Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East County Line Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on South Potomac Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Potomac Street
17
Turn left onto South Potomac Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Potomac Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
South Potomac Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour and 51-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave at your convenience, but an early start can help you avoid any potential local traffic. With no designated stops, plan for brief breaks as needed, especially since the route involves many turns. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $15, and it's always wise to fill up before heading out on a journey with a significant portion on local roads. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of Ronald Reagan Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Monument Valley Freeway before you depart to anticipate the transitions.
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.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 22 miles or 25m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dove Valley, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 100.5 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.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Highway for about 66.7 miles.
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ronald Reagan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.
Arriving in Dove Valley, CO
The final approach into Dove Valley, 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
$15.14 one way
$30.28 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.39 | $34.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
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 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
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.
Destination
Dove Valley, CO
Evening in Dove Valley on Thursday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°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
20 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 Dove Valley, CO covers 100.5 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 Ronald Reagan Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Monument Valley Freeway. 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 $15.14 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pueblo, CO to Dove Valley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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