Origin
Pueblo, CO
Morning in Pueblo on Monday
Local time
10:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pueblo, CO to Towaoc, CO
Drive Time
7h 15m
Distance
328.8 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 5m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pueblo, CO
Franklin Peña Gutierrez
Trip Overview
The drive from Pueblo, CO to Towaoc, CO covers 328.8 miles and takes about 7h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, South Freeway, John F for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.4 miles from Pueblo, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 15m drive with frequent turns across 328.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pueblo, CO to Towaoc, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Denver Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fourth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Towaoc, CO.
1
Start on Abriendo Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Abriendo Avenue
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Take the ramp left
164 ft
·
4 sec
4
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Freeway
6
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
40 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South I 25 Business, US 160 West: Walsenburg, Alamosa
8
Turn right onto West 7th Street
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
West 7th Street
9
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
10
Continue on Denver Avenue
522 ft
·
18 sec
·
Denver Avenue
11
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Street
12
Turn left onto West Avenue
404 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
17 mi
·
27 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Park Avenue
15
Continue on 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue
16
Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
13 mi
·
14 min
·
West U.S. Highway 160
17
Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
18
Continue on West U.S. Highway 160
58 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
West U.S. Highway 160
19
Continue on San Juan Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
San Juan Street
20
Continue on US 160
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 160
21
Continue straight
46 mi
·
1 hr
22
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
23
At the end of the road, turn left
43 mi
·
56 min
24
Turn right onto North Dolores Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Dolores Road
25
Turn left onto East Empire Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Empire Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadway
12 mi
·
19 min
·
North Broadway
27
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
28
Turn right onto Mike Wash Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mike Wash Road
29
Turn right onto Rustling Willow Street
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rustling Willow Street
30
Turn right onto Oak Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Lane
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.4 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Towaoc, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pueblo, CO
This is one driving day of about 328.8 miles and 7h 15m.
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.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.4 mi from Pueblo, CO · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.4 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Towaoc, CO
The final approach into Towaoc, 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 Towaoc, 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
$49.82 one way
$99.65 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $52.87 | $105.73 |
| premium | $4.43 | $57.38 | $114.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.05 | $146.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.52 | $15.78 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.77 | $13.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.03 | $21.04 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Towaoc, CO
Morning in Towaoc on Monday
Local time
10:42 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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Towaoc, CO covers 328.8 miles and takes about 7h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, South Freeway, John F. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.4 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 $49.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pueblo, CO to Towaoc, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pueblo, CO to Towaoc, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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