Origin
Evergreen, CO
Late night in Evergreen on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen, CO to Pueblo, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen, CO
Wyxina Tresse
Pueblo, CO
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Trip Overview
This 129.3-mile drive from Evergreen, Colorado, to Pueblo, Colorado, is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. With a highway share of 64%, you'll primarily be on I-25, Ronald Reagan Highway, and CO 470. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19, making it an economical option. This route is a straightforward highway-focused experience connecting two points within the Mountain West region. It's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.
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
64.7 miles from Evergreen, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 45.7 mi | 47m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 22.9 mi | 23m |
| CO 470 | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| North Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| CO 470 EXPR | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| US 285 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 45.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on this road
189 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Forest Hill Road
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
Forest Hill Road
3
Turn right onto CO 74
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bear Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto CH 120
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Myers Gulch Road
5
Continue on CH 120
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Parmalee Gulch Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
7
Merge onto US 285
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 285
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CO 470
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CO 470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CO 470 EXPR
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
CO 470 EXPR
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
128 ft
·
1 sec
Toward Broadway, University Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CO 470
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
CO 470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 26
Toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Denver, Colorado Springs
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 25
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 25
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 25; US 24
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 25
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 25
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 100B
Toward 29th Street
22
Merge onto I 25; US 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 99B
Toward 13th Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
25
Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
107 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Toward Abriendo Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 30-minute duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving Evergreen in the morning to maximize your time in Pueblo. With only one recommended stop, your longest stretch of 45.7 miles on I-25 means you can easily cover ground. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $19, making spontaneous detours more feasible if you wish. Plan your fuel stops accordingly, perhaps before you leave Evergreen or as you approach Pueblo.
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 64.7 miles from Evergreen, CO, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 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 28 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 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 4m
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 Evergreen, 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 Evergreen, CO
This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Evergreen, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 25 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.7 miles from Evergreen, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 127.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CO 74 / Bear Creek Road
Turn right onto CO 74 / Bear Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CO 470 East: East CO 470 to I-25
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Broadway, University Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Broadway, University Boulevard
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
7
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.48 one way
$38.96 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| premium | $4.39 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Pueblo, CO
Late night in Pueblo on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
38 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 30m 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.
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
~61 min detour
$10
near mile 80.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 64% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 45.7 miles on I-25, offering a good opportunity for consistent progress. While the main roads are designed for speed, keep an eye on how the landscape might shift as you move from the mountain foothills towards the plains. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.7 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and Ronald Reagan Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CO 74 / Bear Creek Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 129.3 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 0.1 miles (CO 74 / Bear Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Evergreen, CO and Pueblo, CO, road signs point toward Broadway and Colorado Springs.
Broadway
24.8 mi in
|
~38m
Colorado Springs
32.3 mi in
|
~47m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pueblo, CO
Full guide →Pueblo, also known as the Steel City or Home of the Heroes, is a city of about 112,000 people in the Eastern Plains of Colorado. It is on the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 129.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.7 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pueblo, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CO 74 / Bear Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, 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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