Origin
Ridgway, CO
Morning in Ridgway on Monday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgway, CO to Pueblo, CO
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
251.7 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 39m
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 Ridgway, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 251.7 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Charlotte Street, Sherman Street, South 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.14 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.9 miles from Ridgway, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 251.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Charlotte 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
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ridgway, CO to Pueblo, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Charlotte Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sherman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunnyside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillcrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hillcrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Charlotte Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgway, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Charlotte Street
3
Turn left onto Sherman Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sherman Street
4
Turn left
25 mi
·
32 min
5
Turn right onto South 12th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 12th Street
6
Continue on Sunnyside Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Sunnyside Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillcrest Drive
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
8
Exit the roundabout onto Hillcrest Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Drive
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Hillcrest Drive
10
Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hillcrest Drive
11
Turn right onto East Main Street
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on US 50
117 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
US 50
13
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
14
Continue straight
34 mi
·
55 min
15
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
61 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
17
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Trinidad
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 25 South: Trinidad
19
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
29th Street
21
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
13th Street
23
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
24
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Abriendo Avenue
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Abriendo Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
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 125.9 miles from Ridgway, CO, or about 2h 23m 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pueblo, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ridgway, 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 Ridgway, CO
This is one driving day of about 251.7 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgway, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.9 mi from Ridgway, CO · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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
Arriving in Pueblo, CO
The final approach into Pueblo, 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 Pueblo, 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
$38.14 one way
$76.28 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| premium | $4.43 | $43.93 | $87.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.92 | $111.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.24 | $16.11 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pueblo, CO
Morning in Pueblo on Monday
Local time
10:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°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
4 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ridgway, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 251.7 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Charlotte Street, Sherman Street, South 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.9 miles from Ridgway, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ridgway, CO to Pueblo, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgway, CO to Pueblo, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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