Kremmling to Pueblo is 213.3 miles and takes about 4h 11m via North Valley Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Colorado's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend less than half the trip on surface roads, so expect a good pace. Consider this option if you need a reliable, single-day transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.6 miles from Kremmling, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Valley Highway
60.6 mi
1h 5m
I 70
55.1 mi
1h 6m
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
30.6 mi
40m
Ronald Reagan Highway
22.9 mi
23m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi
12m
Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi
10m
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi
9m
CO 9
5.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,520 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,285
Quietest
2 AM
~255 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kremmling, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on US 40
70 ft·5 sec·Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto CO 9
0.3 mi·34 sec·South 6th Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CO 9
1.1 mi·2 min·Tyler Avenue
4
Continue on CO 9
31 mi·40 min·Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
5
Continue on CO 9
5.3 mi·9 min·CO 9
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 6
0.1 mi·25 sec·US 6
7
Take the exit onto CO 9
0.3 mi·24 sec·CO 9
Toward I 70 EastUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 261Toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, LakewoodUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 6
7.9 mi·9 min·West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 6
0.6 mi·59 sec·US 6
Toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado SpringsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
13
Merge onto I 25
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 25
8.8 mi·10 min·Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 25; US 24
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ronald Reagan Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25
23 mi·23 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 25
13 mi·12 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 25
2.6 mi·2 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·32 sec
Exit 100BToward 29th Street
20
Merge onto I 25; US 50
1.0 mi·1 min·North Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Exit 99BToward 13th StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
23
Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus
1.6 mi·2 min·North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
107 ft·2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Toward Abriendo Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4h 11m drive, departing in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Pueblo. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in pacing. The $34 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you leave. A key consideration is the 60.6-mile stretch on North Valley Highway; ensure you have sufficient fuel before beginning that segment, as services might be spaced out. This route is easily manageable in a single day, so focus on a smooth departure and enjoy the straightforward drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.6 miles from Kremmling, CO, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 47 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 Kremmling, 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 Kremmling, CO
This is one driving day of about 213.3 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Kremmling, 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 North Valley Highway for about 60.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 211.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CO 9 / South 6th Street
Turn right onto CO 9 / South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
37.4 mi into trip|~52m in|CO 9
Take the exit onto CO 9 toward I 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 70 East
8
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 261
Toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
7
101 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
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 I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
7
211.3 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
$37.19 one way
$74.39 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.68
$39.33
$78.67
premium
$5.02
$42.14
$84.28
diesel
$6.28
$52.70
$105.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.40
$10.24
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
EV Truck/SUV
85.3
1
$29.86
$13.65
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Kremmling, CO
Morning
in Kremmling on Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSW 0 to 6 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pueblo, CO
Morning
in Pueblo on Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
WSW 0 to 10 mph1% chanceLive 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
6 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$10
near mile 169.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 39% of this 213.3-mile route. The longest stretch without a major road change covers 60.6 miles on North Valley Highway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads and back, with the road profile described as mixed. Keep an eye out for the shift between these road types, as it can affect your speed and the flow of traffic.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on North Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 CO 9 / South 6th Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 213.3 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: near the start (CO 9 / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (CO 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
11,597 ft4,691 ft
Total Climb
5,713 ft
Total Descent
8,388 ft
Highest Point
11,597 ft
~46 mi in
Elevation Range
6,905 ft
Notable High Points
11,597 ft at ~46 miles+3,113 ft prominence
6,866 ft at ~153.2 miles+321 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kremmling, CO and Pueblo, CO, road signs point toward Lakewood and Colorado Springs.
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.
Top landmarks
•El Pueblo History Museum — local history museum in Pueblo, Colorado
•First Congregational Church — church building in Colorado, United States of America
•Minnequa Steel Works Office Building and Dispensary, Colorado Fuel and Iron Company — commercial building in Pueblo, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 213.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.6 miles on North Valley Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CO 9 / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (CO 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.7 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Pueblo, CO, but most travelers stay overnight.
