Trip from The Pinery, CO to Pueblo, CO

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Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

97.4 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

This 97.4-mile drive from The Pinery to Pueblo, Colorado, is a straightforward 1 hour and 51 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll be spending about half your time on major highways, with a significant stretch on I-25. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the relatively short duration and minimal stops suggested, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to pace your travel. It's a practical option for moving between two points within the Mountain West region.

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

48.7 miles from The Pinery, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Your drive will be a mixed bag, with 54% of it on major highways like I-25 and Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a comfortable pace for the majority of your trip, including a 36-mile stretch on I-25 where you can maintain steady momentum. While not exclusively a highway grind, the character leans towards efficient travel. You'll experience the typical conditions of major interstates, interspersed with segments on other well-maintained roads as you make your way south. The drive progresses smoothly, offering a consistent driving experience for most of its duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near Crowfoot Valley Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 97.4 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 4.5 miles (Crowfoot Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | Crowfoot Valley Road

At end of road, turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road

Navigation decision point

10.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 25

Merge onto I 25

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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.

94 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward 29th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 100B Toward 29th Street

95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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
I 25	36 mi	37m
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
Crowfoot Valley Road	4.5 mi	6m
Founders Parkway	1.6 mi	2m
Scott Avenue	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 25 — 36 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

61 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

412 ft · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Pinery Parkway

Turn left onto CO 83

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North State Highway 83

Turn right onto Scott Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Scott Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Bayou Gulch Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bayou Gulch Road

Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Pinery Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto Crowfoot Valley Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Crowfoot Valley Road

Turn right onto CO 86

1.6 mi · 2 min · Founders Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

Merge onto I 25

36 mi · 37 min · I 25

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25; US 24

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Exit 100B Toward 29th Street

Merge onto I 25; US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec

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

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

107 ft · 2 sec

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Arrive at destination

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 51 minute trip, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential traffic, though with only 97.4 miles, it's less of a concern. The estimated fuel cost of $15 means you won't need to worry too much about refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 36-mile stretch on I-25, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. With no planned stops, you can easily adjust your schedule on the fly.

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 48.7 miles from The Pinery, CO, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 48.7 miles or 59m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pueblo, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving The Pinery, 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 The Pinery, CO

This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Pinery, 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 I 25 for about 36 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.7 mi from The Pinery, CO · 59m into the drive

county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castle Rock, CO

49 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

Fort Carson, 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 48.7 miles from The Pinery, 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

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 50.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.68 one way

$29.35 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$15.54	$31.08
premium	$4.39	$16.85	$33.70
diesel	$5.61	$21.50	$43.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.2	$10.23	$4.68
Efficient EV	24.4	$8.52	$3.90
EV Truck/SUV	39	$13.64	$6.23

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 1 hour from now

Origin

The Pinery, CO

Night in The Pinery on Tuesday

Local time

11:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Night in Pueblo on Tuesday

Local time

11:38 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

1h 51m 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 The Pinery, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 97.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 25, 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 48.7 miles from The Pinery, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.68 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.

The route from The Pinery, CO to Pueblo, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from The Pinery, CO to Pueblo, CO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pueblo, CO

National Parks Near This Route

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

The Pinery, CO

Pueblo, CO

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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