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Trip from Sheridan, CO to Pueblo, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

109.9 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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Downtown Sheridan, CO, CO

Sheridan, CO

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city in and county seat of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sheridan, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Valley Highway, Ronald Reagan 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 50.9 miles on South Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.56 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.

Midpoint

55 miles from Sheridan, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 109.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.9 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 1.6 miles in near CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 109.9 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 1.6 miles (CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.3 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue

Turn left onto CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway

Merge onto I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
106.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward 29th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 100B Toward 29th Street
7
107.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward 13th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99B Toward 13th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Valley Highway 50.9 mi 53m
Ronald Reagan Highway 22.9 mi 23m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 12m
Monument Valley Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
North Freeway 5.2 mi 6m
East Belleview Avenue 4.6 mi 8m
West Belleview Avenue 2 mi 3m
South Federal Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: South Valley Highway — 50.9 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CO 88

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Federal Boulevard
2

Turn left onto CO 88

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Belleview Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on CO 88

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Belleview Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 25 South
5

Merge onto I 25; CO 88

51 mi · 53 min · South Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 25; US 24

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 25

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 100B Toward 29th Street
12

Merge onto I 25; US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 99B Toward 13th Street Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
15

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

107 ft · 2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Toward Abriendo Avenue

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 55 miles from Sheridan, CO, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.9 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m

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 Sheridan, 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.

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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 Sheridan, CO

This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Sheridan, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Valley Highway for about 50.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55 mi from Sheridan, CO · 1h 3m into the drive

county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castle Rock, CO

55 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

Centennial, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Castle Rock, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Sheridan, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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 ~61 min detour $10 near mile 64.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.56 one way

$33.12 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $17.53 $35.06
premium $4.39 $19.01 $38.02
diesel $5.61 $24.26 $48.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33 0 $11.54 $5.28
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40
EV Truck/SUV 44 0 $15.39 $7.03

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Sheridan, CO

Afternoon in Sheridan on Thursday

Local time

2:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Afternoon in Pueblo on Thursday

Local time

2:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°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

2h 2m 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 Sheridan, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Highway, 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 55 miles from Sheridan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.56 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 109.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (CO 88 / West Belleview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 25; CO 88 / South Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.3 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sheridan, CO to Pueblo, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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