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Trip from Pueblo, CO to Lincoln Park, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

41.9 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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 Lincoln Park, CO, CO

Lincoln Park, CO

Julio Valdivia

Trip Overview

The drive from Pueblo, CO to Lincoln Park, CO covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, CO 115, South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 41.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and CO 115. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.9 miles on US 50.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and CO 115. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 50.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.3 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

7
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City

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. Toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
29.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward CO 115

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CO 115
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | CO 115

Turn left onto CO 115

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
41.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | Grand Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 24.9 mi 40m
CO 115 12 mi 20m
South Freeway 3.6 mi 5m
Birch Street 0.3 mi 1m
Grand Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Logan Street <0.1 mi <1m
Elm Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 24.9 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Lincoln Park, 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

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit onto US 50

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 50
Toward US 50 West, CO 47 East: Cañon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 50
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 50
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 50

23 mi · 36 min · US 50
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward CO 115 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto CO 115

0.1 mi · 10 sec · CO 115
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto CO 115

106 ft · 2 sec · CO 115
13

Continue on CO 115

5.5 mi · 9 min · CO 115
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight right onto CO 115

6.4 mi · 10 min · CO 115
15

Turn right onto Birch Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Birch Street
16

At end of road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
17

Turn right onto Logan Street

237 ft · 10 sec · Logan Street
18

Arrive at destination

Logan Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21 mi from Pueblo, CO · 34m into the drive

Downtown Penrose, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Penrose, CO

21 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

Cañon City, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Penrose, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, CO

The final approach into Lincoln Park, 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

$6.31 one way

$12.63 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $6.68 $13.37
premium $4.39 $7.25 $14.50
diesel $5.61 $9.25 $18.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 16, 2026

Origin

Pueblo, CO

Afternoon in Pueblo on Thursday

Local time

3:31 PM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

SW 10 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln Park, CO

Afternoon in Lincoln Park on Thursday

Local time

3:31 PM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 11m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lincoln Park, CO covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, CO 115, South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 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 $6.31 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 41.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.3 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pueblo, CO to Lincoln Park, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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