Origin
Woodland Park, CO
Night in Woodland Park on Sunday
Local time
11:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland Park, CO to Pueblo, CO
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland Park, CO
Christina & Peter
Pueblo, CO
Franklin Peña Gutierrez
Trip Overview
Traveling from Woodland Park to Pueblo is a straightforward 61.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will traverse the Mountain West, shifting from the elevated terrain of Woodland Park toward the plains of Pueblo. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. This route relies on a combination of the Ronald Reagan Highway, US 24, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway to move you between these two Colorado hubs. It is a practical connection if you are looking to transition between these areas efficiently.
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
30.8 miles from Woodland Park, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 61.6-mile route offers a mixed driving experience that evolves as you transition between highways. You will spend about 41% of your time on highways, providing a blend of speed and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted section occurs on the Ronald Reagan Highway, where you can settle into a 22.9-mile stretch of consistent driving. Expect the road's personality to shift from the regional roads near Woodland Park to the more structured flow of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway as you approach Pueblo. It is an uncomplicated, functional drive that moves you steadily across the Colorado landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 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 early in the drive near South West Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 61.6 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: near the start (South West Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South West Street
Turn sharp left onto South West Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 24
Turn right onto US 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
18 mi into trip
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~27m in
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US 24
Take the exit onto US 24 toward I 25 South, US 24: Pueblo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 South, US 24: Pueblo
6
20 mi into trip
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~30m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.7 mi into trip
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~1h 11m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 22.9 mi | 23m |
| US 24 | 18.2 mi | 27m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| North Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 22.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto South West Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
South West Street
3
Turn right onto US 24
18 mi
·
27 min
·
US 24
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 24
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 24
Toward I 25 South, US 24: Pueblo
5
Merge onto I 25; US 24
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 25; US 24
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 25
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 100B
Toward 29th Street
11
Merge onto I 25; US 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 99B
Toward 13th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
14
Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
107 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Toward Abriendo Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 14-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops, as the 61.6-mile distance is short enough to drive through in one go. Keep in mind that with a $9 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Woodland Park to ensure a smooth, non-stop arrival in Pueblo. Given the mix of roads involved, maintain steady attention during the transitions between the Ronald Reagan Highway and US 24. Taking advantage of the short duration allows you to maximize your time once you reach your destination.
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 30.8 miles from Woodland Park, CO, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 61.6 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 41m 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 3m
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 Woodland Park, 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 Woodland Park, CO
This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodland Park, 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 Ronald Reagan Highway for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Woodland Park, CO · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Woodland Park, 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
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| premium | $4.43 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Pueblo, CO
Night in Pueblo on Sunday
Local time
11:28 PM
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
8 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 14m 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 Woodland Park, CO to Pueblo, CO covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Highway, US 24, 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 30.8 miles from Woodland Park, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.33 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 11 significant decision points across 61.6 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: near the start (South West Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Woodland Park, CO to Pueblo, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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