Trip from Pueblo, CO to Laporte, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

182.4 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 27m

8 AM

3h 51m

10 AM

3h 36m

12 PM

3h 33m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 50m

8 PM

3h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pueblo, CO to Laporte, CO covers 182.4 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.48 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

91.2 miles from Pueblo, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 182.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 182.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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 93.1 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 0.7 miles in near I 25 / South Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 182.4 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 121.3 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.6 miles (I 25 / North Valley Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

121.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

125.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 25 / North Valley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 / North Valley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

172.6 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Take the exit toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 269B Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

180.6 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | CR 54G / West County Road 54G

Enter roundabout onto CR 54G / West County Road 54G toward CR 54G

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward CR 54G

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ronald Reagan Highway	93.1 mi	1h 42m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	41.7 mi	41m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	12.9 mi	12m
North Valley Highway	9.6 mi	11m
Monument Valley Freeway	8.5 mi	9m
South Freeway	6.1 mi	8m
East Mulberry Street	3.3 mi	5m
North Highway 287	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Highway — 93.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · this road

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Turn left onto Elm Street

29 ft · 6 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

165 ft · 4 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto I 25

6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 25

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25; US 24

8.5 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

70 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 25

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Valley Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 25

42 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 269B Toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins

Merge onto CO 14

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Mulberry Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CO 14

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on CO 14

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Jefferson Street

Take the exit onto CO 14

369 ft · 10 sec · Jefferson Street

Merge onto US 287; CO 14

1.7 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 287; CO 14

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Highway 287

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto North Highway 287

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Highway 287

Enter roundabout onto CR 54G

300 ft · 12 sec · West County Road 54G

Toward CR 54G

Continue on CR 54G

1.8 mi · 3 min · West County Road 54G

Toward CR 54G

Turn left onto Ferndale Drive

297 ft · 13 sec · Ferndale Drive

Arrive at destination

Ferndale Drive

Trip Plan

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 91.2 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.1 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 40 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.2 miles or 1h 41m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laporte, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 182.4 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 Ronald Reagan Highway for about 93.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.2 mi from Pueblo, CO · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centennial, CO

91 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.

Popular next leg

Centennial, CO to Laporte, CO

83.7 mi · 1h 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Colorado Springs, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood Village, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.2 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.1 miles.

Arriving in Laporte, CO

The final approach into Laporte, 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 Laporte, 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

$27.48 one way

$54.96 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$29.10	$58.20
premium	$4.39	$31.55	$63.11
diesel	$5.61	$40.27	$80.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.7	$19.15	$8.76
Efficient EV	45.6	$15.96	$7.30
EV Truck/SUV	73	$25.54	$11.67

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pueblo, CO

Afternoon in Pueblo on Thursday

Local time

2:14 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laporte, CO

Afternoon in Laporte on Thursday

Local time

2:14 PM

MDT

Current temp

68°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

13 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 27m 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 Laporte, CO covers 182.4 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 91.2 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 $27.48 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.