Pueblo to Roxborough Park is 106.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via Ronald Reagan Highway and John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Colorado, moving you from the Mountain West region toward Denver. Expect a trip primarily on surface roads with a limited highway portion, making it a straightforward, manageable drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short, direct route between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Pueblo, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Highway
58.9 mi
1h
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
12.9 mi
12m
Santa Fe Drive
10.9 mi
14m
Monument Valley Freeway
8.5 mi
9m
South Freeway
6.1 mi
8m
West Titan Road
2.7 mi
4m
North Rampart Range Road
1.6 mi
2m
West Waterton Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 58.9 mi, about 1h
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,508 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,037
Quietest
2 AM
~179 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Roxborough Park, 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
36 mi·37 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 85
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 85
Exit 184Toward CO 86 East, US 85 North: Founders Parkway, Meadows ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 85
141 ft·6 sec·US 85
Toward US 85 North: Meadows Parkway, Sedalia, LittletonUse the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 85
162 ft·4 sec·US 85
13
Merge onto US 85
0.1 mi·14 sec·Founders Parkway
14
Continue on US 85
0.4 mi·45 sec·Meadows Parkway
15
Turn right onto US 85
11 mi·14 min·Santa Fe Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
17
Turn left onto CR 7
0.3 mi·36 sec·West Titan Parkway
18
Continue on CR 7
0.8 mi·1 min·West Titan Road
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 7
168 ft·2 sec·West Titan Road
20
Continue on CR 7
1.9 mi·3 min·West Titan Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on CR 5
1.6 mi·2 min·North Rampart Range Road
22
Turn right onto West Waterton Road
1.1 mi·2 min·West Waterton Road
23
Turn left onto Dante Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·Dante Drive
24
Turn left onto Raphael Lane
0.8 mi·3 min·Raphael Lane
25
Turn left
0.3 mi·1 min
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·1 min
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, this trip is easily doable in a single day. Leaving Pueblo in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Roxborough Park without feeling rushed. Since the longest stretch on a highway is less than 60 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services, but it’s always wise to top off your fuel in Pueblo before you depart, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $18. The majority of the drive will be on surface roads, so be prepared for traffic lights and varying speed limits, particularly as you get closer to Roxborough Park.
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 53.2 miles from Pueblo, CO, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roxborough Park, 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 106.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 58.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 106.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 85
Take the exit onto US 85 toward CO 86 East, US 85 North: Founders Parkway, Meadows Parkway
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.
Exit 184
Toward CO 86 East, US 85 North: Founders Parkwa...
9
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 85
Keep slight left at fork onto US 85 toward US 85 North: Meadows Parkway, Sedalia, Littleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 85 North: Meadows Parkway, Sedalia, L...
5
88 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|US 85 / Santa Fe Drive
Turn right onto US 85 / Santa Fe Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
106.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.41 round trip
$4.35/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.59
$19.21
$38.42
premium
$4.93
$20.64
$41.27
diesel
$5.35
$22.39
$44.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Pueblo, CO
Afternoon
in Pueblo on Wednesday
Local time
3:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 0 to 15 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Roxborough Park, CO
Afternoon
in Roxborough Park on Wednesday
Local time
3:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 2 to 8 mph40% 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
2h 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
~60 min detour
$10
near mile 47.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 15% spent on highways. You'll experience a 58.9-mile stretch on Ronald Reagan Highway, offering a good opportunity for consistent cruising. After that, expect to transition to surface streets for the remainder of your trip. The frequent exits and intersections on the surface road portions mean you'll be adjusting your speed more often than on the highway.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 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 19 significant decision points across 106.3 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 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles (US 85): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles (US 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,131 ft4,691 ft
Total Climb
2,537 ft
Total Descent
1,504 ft
Highest Point
7,131 ft
~68.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,440 ft
Notable High Points
7,131 ft at ~68.3 miles+362 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pueblo, CO and Roxborough Park, CO, road signs point toward Sedalia and Littleton.
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 2h 8m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Ronald Reagan 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 Roxborough Park, 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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 87.1 miles (US 85): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.4 miles (US 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Roxborough Park, CO before heading back.
