Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Morning in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
8:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado Springs, CO to Pueblo West, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pueblo West, CO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.4-mile drive from Colorado Springs to Pueblo West, Colorado, is easily manageable in about 54 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Ronald Reagan Highway and John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $6, and with no designated stops, you can complete this journey in a single, efficient go. Given its short distance and local road profile, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a simple point-to-point drive within the Mountain West region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 22.9 mi | 23m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| North Purcell Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| South Nevada Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Mc Culloch Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Platteville Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Abeyta Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Matt Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 22.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs, CO and Pueblo West, CO.
1
Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue on I 25; US 24
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 25
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 108
Toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard
8
Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North Purcell Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Platteville Boulevard
10
Continue on East Platteville Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Platteville Boulevard
11
Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mc Culloch Boulevard
12
Turn right onto North Matt Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matt Drive
13
Turn left onto East Abeyta Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abeyta Drive
14
Arrive at destination
East Abeyta Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Colorado Springs, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 108
Toward Pueblo West, Purcell Boulevard
3
33.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Purcell Boulevard
Turn right onto North Purcell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
39.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East Platteville Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto East Platteville Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
39.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
North Mc Culloch Boulevard
Turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 West, CO
Morning in Pueblo West on Sunday
Local time
8:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 41.4-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 22.9 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. This route prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and arterial roads for the duration. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition through different sections of the local network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (North Purcell Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles (North Purcell Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pueblo West, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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