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Trip from Pueblo, CO to The Pinery, CO

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

95 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Pueblo, CO, CO

Pueblo, CO

Franklin Peña Gutierrez

Trip Overview

The drive from Pueblo, CO to The Pinery, CO covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CO 83, Ronald Reagan Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on CO 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.40 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

47.5 miles from Pueblo, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Pueblo, CO to The Pinery, CO covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CO 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95 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 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Interquest Parkway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 153 Toward Interquest Parkway

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CO 83 32.4 mi 40m
Ronald Reagan Highway 28 mi 29m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 12m
Monument Valley Freeway 8.5 mi 9m
South Freeway 6.1 mi 8m
Interquest Parkway 4.5 mi 6m
Lakeview Drive 1.3 mi 3m
North Pinery Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CO 83 — 32.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and The Pinery, 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

5.0 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Exit 153 Toward Interquest Parkway Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on Interquest Parkway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Interquest Parkway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on CO 83

32 mi · 40 min · CO 83
13

Turn right onto North Pinery Parkway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Pinery Parkway
14

Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
15

Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

412 ft · 23 sec · Mountain View Drive
16

Turn left

61 ft · 4 sec
17

Arrive at destination

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 47.5 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 52m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Pinery, 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.

+

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 95 miles and 1h 53m.

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 CO 83 for about 32.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.5 mi from Pueblo, CO · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colorado Springs, CO

48 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

Elizabeth, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colorado Springs, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in The Pinery, CO

The final approach into The Pinery, 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 The Pinery, CO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossil...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $10 near mile 49.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.40 one way

$28.79 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.08 $15.27 $30.55
premium $4.43 $16.58 $33.16
diesel $5.64 $21.11 $42.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.31 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pueblo, CO

Late night in Pueblo on Monday

Local time

2:02 AM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Pinery, CO

Late night in The Pinery on Monday

Local time

2:02 AM

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

1h 53m 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 The Pinery, CO covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CO 83, Ronald Reagan 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 47.5 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 $14.40 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 95 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 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Pueblo, CO to The Pinery, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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