Pueblo to Avon is 216.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Colorado, moving from the Mountain West region towards another part of the Mountain West. Expect a mix of interstate cruising and surface roads as you make your way to Avon. Given the relatively short duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option for getting between these two Colorado locations.
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
108.3 miles from Pueblo, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
93.8 mi
1h 50m
Ronald Reagan Highway
83.8 mi
1h 29m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi
12m
Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi
9m
West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi
9m
South Freeway
6.1 mi
8m
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
0.9 mi
1m
Avon Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 50m
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 Pueblo, CO and Avon, CO.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi·35 sec·this road
Toward Abriendo Avenue
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
29 ft·6 sec·Elm Street
3
Take the ramp
165 ft·4 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
5
Merge onto I 25
6.1 mi·8 min·South Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 25
13 mi·12 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 25
23 mi·23 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25; US 24
8.5 mi·9 min·Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 25
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 209A-BToward US 6 West: 6th AvenueUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 209BToward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, LakewoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi·1 min·Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi·10 sec·US 6
Toward US 6
14
Merge onto US 6
7.6 mi·9 min·West 6th Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi·55 sec
Toward I 70 West: Grand JunctionUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
94 mi·1 hr 50 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Avon
18
Keep slight left at fork
243 ft·6 sec
Toward Avon
19
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·Avon Road
20
Continue on Avon Road
512 ft·10 sec·Avon Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
153 ft·3 sec·Avon Road
22
Continue on Avon Road
278 ft·5 sec·Avon Road
23
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
106 ft·2 sec·Avon Road
24
Continue on Avon Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Avon Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
295 ft·4 sec·Avon Road
26
Continue on Avon Road
74 ft·1 sec·Avon Road
27
Arrive at destination
Avon Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, departing Pueblo in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Avon with plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move from the interstate to surface roads, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $36 should give you a good baseline for budgeting.
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 108.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 48 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.3 miles or 1h 57m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pueblo, 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 Pueblo, CO
This is one driving day of about 216.7 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Pueblo, 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 70 for about 93.8 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 112.1 and 216.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
112.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
9
112.2 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B
Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
6
121.3 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
6
216 mi into trip|~4h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Avon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Avon
6
216.1 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|Avon Road
Enter roundabout onto Avon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.92 one way
$73.83 round trip
$4.33/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.58
$39.04
$78.08
premium
$4.90
$41.84
$83.68
diesel
$6.18
$52.72
$105.43
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: 75.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65
0
$22.75
$10.40
Efficient EV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
EV Truck/SUV
86.7
1
$30.34
$13.87
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Pueblo, CO
Morning
in Pueblo on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:15PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Destination
Avon, CO
Morning
in Avon on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
S 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:15PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m 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 44.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 54% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 70 spanning 93.8 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads throughout the 216.7-mile drive. Expect to transition from the interstate to surface roads at some point, likely after the 93.8-mile segment on I 70. The highway portion will offer more consistent speeds, while the surface road sections may involve more local traffic and varied speed limits.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on I 70.
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 around 112.1 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 216.7 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 112.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
10,742 ft4,691 ft
Total Climb
7,564 ft
Total Descent
4,812 ft
Highest Point
10,742 ft
~170.2 mi in
Elevation Range
6,051 ft
Notable High Points
6,871 ft at ~61.9 miles+337 ft prominence
10,742 ft at ~170.2 miles+1,084 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pueblo, CO to Avon, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Lakewood along the way.
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
•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 6m. Total distance: 216.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 Avon, 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Avon, CO, but most travelers stay overnight.
