Trip from Pueblo, CO to Edwards, CO

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

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

220.5 mi

355 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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Pueblo, CO

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Edwards, CO

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Trip Overview

Spanning 220.5 miles across the Colorado Mountain West, this journey from Pueblo to Edwards takes approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Given the total duration, you can comfortably tackle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate local routes, including Elm Street, South Freeway, and John F, rather than relying on major interstate systems. With fuel costs estimated at $33, the trip remains budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. It is a practical route for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel, providing a straightforward connection between these two Colorado 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

110.3 miles from Pueblo, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	97.7 mi	1h 54m
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
Edwards Access Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 97.7 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Edwards, CO.

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · this road

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Turn left onto Elm Street

29 ft · 6 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

165 ft · 4 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto I 25

6.1 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25; US 24

8.5 mi · 9 min · Monument Valley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 25

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 209B Toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 6

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 6

Toward US 6

Merge onto US 6

7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 70 West: Grand Junction Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70

98 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward Edwards

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

250 ft · 5 sec · Edwards Access Road

Continue on I 70 Business

314 ft · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

106 ft · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road

Continue on I 70 Business

301 ft · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business

76 ft · 1 sec · Edwards Access Road

Continue on I 70 Business

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Edwards Access Road

Turn right

211 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 4-hour and 10-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the time behind the wheel. Budgeting $33 for fuel is a safe estimate, but be sure to verify your vehicle’s efficiency before departing to ensure that amount covers your specific needs. Leaving early in the day is a smart move, as it gives you maximum flexibility to manage the turns and local navigation at your own pace. Keep in mind that because this route relies on roads like Elm Street and John F rather than highways, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns, so check your GPS for real-time updates before you head out.

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 110.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 49 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.3 miles or 1h 59m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwards, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pueblo, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 220.5 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 97.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Applewood, CO

110 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

Colorado Springs, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denver, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.3 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 I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 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.

Top Restaurant

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denver, Colorado

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 110.3

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17204767144

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Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 110.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17204767144

Visit website

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $60 mile 110.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+13038930044

Visit website

Nola Voodoo Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 110.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17203899544

Visit website

Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 141.8

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13035672421

Visit website

House Of Immersions

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 110.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 2–9:30 pm

+13037441008

Visit website

Woodward Copper Barn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 189

Frisco, Colorado

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18883501544

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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

Battlefield Colorado

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 47.3

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hours: Closed

+17192592257

Visit website

Civic Center Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 110.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+17209131311

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

Big Blue Bear

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 110.3

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 219.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

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

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

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

219.9 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | I 70 Business / Edwards Access Road

Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / Edwards Access Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.22 one way

$66.45 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.05	$35.18	$70.35
premium	$4.39	$38.14	$76.29
diesel	$5.61	$48.68	$97.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.1	0	$23.15	$10.58
Efficient EV	55.1	0	$19.29	$8.82
EV Truck/SUV	88.2	1	$30.87	$14.11

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pueblo, CO

Night in Pueblo on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edwards, CO

Night in Edwards on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

17 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 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are sticking to local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 220.5-mile journey. The experience behind the wheel is more technical and engaging than a typical highway sprint, requiring your full attention as you navigate the transition from Pueblo toward Edwards. This path avoids the high-speed, long-stretch monotony of major interstates, offering a more hands-on driving experience that changes character as you move through the region.

54% 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: 97.7 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 0.7 miles in near I 25 / South Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 220.5 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 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Edwards, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Lakewood along the way.

Lakewood

112.2 mi in | ~2h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 220.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Edwards, 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.

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 Edwards, CO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Pueblo, CO to Edwards, CO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

Tikka & Grill, Nepali and Indian Food

Corridor 44 Champagne Bar and Restaurant

Nola Voodoo Tavern

Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel

House Of Immersions

Woodward Copper Barn

Mineral Palace Park

Battlefield Colorado

Civic Center Park

City Park

Big Blue Bear

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pueblo, CO

Edwards, CO

Same local time

17 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 10m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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