Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pueblo, CO
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Woodland Park, CO
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This 62.6-mile journey from Pueblo, Colorado, to Woodland Park, Colorado, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily via Elm Street and the South Freeway before transitioning to John F, you'll find this drive has a high number of turns, making it feel more like a local exploration than a freeway cruise. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, this route is an accessible option for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region. There are no planned overnight stops, and the entire trip is contained within Colorado, offering a straightforward and manageable travel experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 23 mi | 23m |
| Midland Expressway | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| South Freeway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| West Cimarron Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| US 24 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo, CO and Woodland Park, CO.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Elm Street
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 25
Continue on I 25
Continue on I 25
Continue on I 25; US 24
Take the exit onto US 24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24
Merge onto US 24
Continue on US 24
Continue on US 24
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Pueblo, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 25 / South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 24 toward US 24 West: Cimarron Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24 toward US 24 West: West Cimarron Street West, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 24 / West Cimarron Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pueblo on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Woodland Park on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 62.6-mile trip, with zero highway mileage. This means you'll be actively engaged with the steering wheel for the entire 1 hour and 16-minute duration. The absence of long highway stretches means the drive is characterized by frequent transitions and a more intimate connection with the local roads. While there's no single longest uninterrupted stretch to report, the constant need to navigate turns ensures the drive remains dynamic from start to finish. This route prioritizes maneuverability over sustained speed.
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 0.2 miles in near Elm Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (I 25 / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (US 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pueblo, CO and Woodland Park, CO, road signs point toward Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak.
Manitou Springs
Pikes Peak
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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