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Trip from Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

180.2 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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

Pueblo, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 180.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 2nd Avenue, East Corona Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.15 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.1 miles from Wiggins, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 180.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 180.2 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.
East 2nd Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 2nd Avenue
East Corona Avenue
Main Street
West Central Avenue
Highway 6
County Road 3
E470 Toll South
E-470

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East 2nd Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

253 ft · 24 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East 2nd Avenue

525 ft · 23 sec · East 2nd Avenue
3

Turn slight left onto East Corona Avenue

72 ft · 7 sec · East Corona Avenue
4

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto West Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West Central Avenue
6

Continue on US Highway 6

0.5 mi · 53 sec · US Highway 6
7

Turn right onto County Road 3

440 ft · 14 sec · County Road 3
8

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
9

Merge slight left

45 mi · 45 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South: Limon

1.0 mi · 2 min · E470 Toll South: Limon
11

Merge slight left onto E-470

35 mi · 35 min · E-470
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Colorado Springs

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 25 South: Colorado Springs
14

Merge slight left

46 mi · 47 min
15

Continue on Monument Valley Freeway

8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
16

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
17

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
18

Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19

Continue on North Freeway

2.6 mi · 2 min · 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

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.1 miles from Wiggins, CO, or about 1h 21m 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 40 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.1 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

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 Wiggins, 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 Wiggins, CO

This is one driving day of about 180.2 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Wiggins, 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 90.1 mi from Wiggins, CO · 1h 21m into the drive

Downtown Centennial, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centennial, CO

90 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

Aurora, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centennial, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.1 miles from Wiggins, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.15 one way

$54.30 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $28.75 $57.49
premium $4.39 $31.17 $62.35
diesel $5.61 $39.79 $79.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.1 0 $18.92 $8.65
Efficient EV 45.1 0 $15.77 $7.21
EV Truck/SUV 72.1 0 $25.23 $11.53

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wiggins, CO

Late night in Wiggins on Saturday

Local time

2:55 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Late night in Pueblo on Saturday

Local time

2:55 AM

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

39 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 43m 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 Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 180.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 2nd Avenue, East Corona Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.1 miles from Wiggins, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.15 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wiggins, CO to Pueblo, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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