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Trip from Pueblo, CO to Dove Valley, CO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

100.5 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, CO

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Downtown Dove Valley, CO, CO

Dove Valley, CO

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Trip Overview

This 100.5-mile drive from Pueblo, CO to Dove Valley, CO is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. You'll navigate using segments of Ronald Reagan Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Monument Valley Freeway. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, this route offers an economical option for your travels within the Mountain West region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and potentially less direct journey. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, it's best suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Highway 66.7 mi 1h 8m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 12m
Monument Valley Freeway 8.5 mi 9m
South Freeway 6.1 mi 8m
Peoria Street 3.2 mi 5m
South Potomac Street 0.8 mi 1m
East County Line Road 0.6 mi <1m
RidgeGate Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Highway — 66.7 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Dove Valley, 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

44 mi · 45 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 192 Toward Ridge Gate Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Eastbound RidgeGate Parkway Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto RidgeGate Parkway

0.4 mi · 48 sec · RidgeGate Parkway
13

Turn left onto Peoria Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · Peoria Street
14

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 16 sec
15

Turn slight right onto East County Line Road

0.6 mi · 56 sec · East County Line Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on South Potomac Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · South Potomac Street
17

Turn left onto South Potomac Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Potomac Street
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

South Potomac Street

Trip Plan

For this 1-hour and 51-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave at your convenience, but an early start can help you avoid any potential local traffic. With no designated stops, plan for brief breaks as needed, especially since the route involves many turns. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $15, and it's always wise to fill up before heading out on a journey with a significant portion on local roads. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of Ronald Reagan Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, and Monument Valley Freeway before you depart to anticipate the transitions.

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 50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 22 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 55m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dove Valley, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pueblo, CO

This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pueblo, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Highway for about 66.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castle Rock, CO

50 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

Fountain, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colorado Springs, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Rock Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.2

Castle Rock, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17207332260

Visit website

Pulpit Rock Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.3

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+17193855940

Visit website

Battlefield Colorado

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.3

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hours: Closed

+17192592257

Visit website

Mineral Palace Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Pueblo, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17195532790

Visit website

Larkspur Community Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.8

Larkspur, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13036812324

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pueblo, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17195532790

Visit website

Castle Rock Adventure Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.2

Castle Rock, CO

+17207339477

Visit website

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 43.1

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17196339925

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elm Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 25 / South Freeway

Merge onto I 25 / South Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
94.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward Ridge Gate Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 192 Toward Ridge Gate Parkway
7
95.3 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Eastbound RidgeGate Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Eastbound RidgeGate Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.14 one way

$30.28 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $16.03 $32.07
premium $4.39 $17.39 $34.77
diesel $5.61 $22.19 $44.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.55 $4.82
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.07 $6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pueblo, CO

Afternoon in Pueblo on Sunday

Local time

2:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dove Valley, CO

Afternoon in Dove Valley on Sunday

Local time

2:21 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°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

20 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

1h 51m 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 100.5-mile journey, with only about 15% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 66.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before transitioning back to local roads. This road profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating through a more varied landscape than a pure interstate experience. The drive will likely feel more connected to the communities you pass through due to the emphasis on local roadways.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.7 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Elm Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 51m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. 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 Dove Valley, CO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.2 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dove Valley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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