Origin
Pueblo, CO
Late night in Pueblo on Wednesday
Local time
12:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pueblo, CO to Ellicott, CO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Ellicott, CO
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Pueblo, CO to Ellicott, CO covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, Highway 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 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
29.8 miles from Pueblo, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Elm Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 59.7 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 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
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.
7
30.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
Take the exit toward US 85: Fountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward US 85: Fountain
7
31.1 mi into trip
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~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 85 North: Fountain, Museum, Parks, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 85 North: Fountain, Museum, Parks, Do...
5
33.3 mi into trip
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~38m in
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REA Road
At end of road, turn left onto REA Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pueblo, CO and Ellicott, CO, road signs point toward Museum, Parks and Downtown.
Museum
31.1 mi in
|
~34m
Parks
31.1 mi in
|
~34m
Downtown
31.1 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 11.2 mi | 11m |
| Highway 94 | 9 mi | 10m |
| South Freeway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Bradley Road | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| South Curtis Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Marksheffel Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Marksheffel Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Ellicott, 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
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 128
Toward US 85: Fountain
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
454 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 85 North: Fountain, Museum, Parks, Downtown
10
Turn straight onto CO 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Fe Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Ohio Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ohio Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto REA Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
REA Road
13
Continue on Kane Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kane Road
14
Turn left onto Link Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Link Road
15
Turn right onto C and S Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
C and S Road
16
Continue on South Marksheffel Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Marksheffel Road
17
Continue on Marksheffel Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Marksheffel Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Bradley Road
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bradley Road
19
Continue on South Curtis Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Curtis Road
20
Turn right onto CO 94
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 94
21
Arrive at destination
CO 94
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 29.8 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 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 59.7 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 32m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ellicott, 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 59.7 miles and 1h 13m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 12.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Pueblo, CO · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellicott, CO
The final approach into Ellicott, 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 Ellicott, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.99 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Ellicott, CO
Late night in Ellicott on Wednesday
Local time
12:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°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
11 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 13m 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 Ellicott, CO covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, Highway 94. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 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 $8.99 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 59.7 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 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pueblo, CO and Ellicott, CO, road signs point toward Museum, Parks and Downtown.
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