Origin
Pueblo West, CO
Morning in Pueblo West on Sunday
Local time
8:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pueblo West, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pueblo West, CO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.3-mile drive from Pueblo West to Colorado Springs, CO, is easily manageable in about 54 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate local roads like Ronald Reagan Highway and John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with no interstate driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, and with no designated stops, the journey is quite direct. This route is perfect for a quick excursion within the Mountain West region, offering a convenient way to travel between these two Colorado locales without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 23 mi | 23m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| North Purcell Boulevard | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| South Nevada Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Weber Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Abeyta Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Campbell Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Mc Culloch Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Highway
— 23 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pueblo West, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
1
Start on East Abeyta Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abeyta Drive
2
Turn right onto North Matt Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Matt Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Mc Culloch Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Mc Culloch Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Bayview Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bayview Drive
5
Turn right onto Campbell Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbell Drive
6
At end of road, turn right onto Snyder Drive
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Snyder Drive
7
Turn left onto North Purcell Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Purcell Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto North Purcell Boulevard
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Purcell Boulevard
9
Continue on North Purcell Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North Purcell Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Merge onto I 25
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 140
Toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
406 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Nevada Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Nevada Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Cimarron Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto South Weber Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Weber Street
18
Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Avenue
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Pikes Peak Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
East Pikes Peak Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Pueblo West, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Snyder Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Snyder Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Purcell Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto North Purcell Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Street
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 140
Toward CO 115 South: Nevada Avenue, Tejon Stree...
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Nevada Avenue North, Downtown
6
40.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East Cimarron Street
Turn right onto East Cimarron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.45 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Colorado Springs, CO
Morning in Colorado Springs on Sunday
Local time
8:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
54m 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 41.3-mile trip. You won't encounter any highway miles, as the route primarily utilizes main roads such as Ronald Reagan Highway and North Purcell Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 23 miles on Ronald Reagan Highway. This driving profile suggests a more engaged experience, with frequent turns and varying speed limits as you transition through local areas. It's a route that keeps you connected to the landscape rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Ronald Reagan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.5 miles in near Snyder Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Snyder Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (North Purcell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 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 Colorado Springs, 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 1.5 miles (Snyder Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (North Purcell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colorado Springs, 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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