Origin
Welby, CO
Morning in Welby on Tuesday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Welby, CO to Pueblo, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
121 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Welby, CO
Janusz Mitura
Pueblo, CO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 121-mile drive from Welby, Colorado, to Pueblo, Colorado, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on the North Valley Highway, Ronald Reagan Highway, and John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with about 11% of the journey on highways. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's an ideal day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $18. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.5 miles from Welby, CO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Valley Highway | 68.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 22.9 mi | 23m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 12m |
| Monument Valley Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| North Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| East 70th Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Valley Highway
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welby, CO and Pueblo, CO.
1
Start on North York Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
2
Turn right onto CO 224
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East 70th Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 25 south: Denver
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 25; US 87
68 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
North Valley Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 25
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 25; US 24
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 25
13 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 25
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 100B
Toward 29th Street
11
Merge onto I 25; US 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 99B
Toward 13th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
14
Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
107 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Toward Abriendo Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Pueblo and explore before evening. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or after completing the longest stretch on North Valley Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially with the $18 estimated cost, and remember that flexibility is key on this turn-heavy route. Be mindful of posted speed limits as you transition between different road types.
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 60.5 miles from Welby, CO, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pueblo, CO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Welby, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Welby, CO
This is one driving day of about 121 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Welby, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Valley Highway for about 68.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Welby, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Valley Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 119.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 25 south: Denver
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 25 south: Denver
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 25; US 87 / North Valley Highway
Merge onto I 25; US 87 / North Valley Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward 29th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 100B
Toward 29th Street
7
119.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward 13th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99B
Toward 13th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.23 one way
$36.46 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| premium | $4.39 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.72 | $53.43 |
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: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.81 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.94 | $7.74 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Pueblo, CO
Morning in Pueblo on Tuesday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
29 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 14m 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 rather than an open highway cruise. While there's a 68.1-mile stretch on the North Valley Highway, the overall profile suggests frequent changes in direction. With only 11% of the route on highways, you'll be experiencing more of the local road network. This means you should be prepared for varying speed limits and more interactions with local traffic as you make your way south.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.1 mi on North Valley 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 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 121 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 25; US 87 / North Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 14m. Total distance: 121 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.1 miles on North Valley 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 Pueblo, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 25; US 87 / North Valley Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (I 25 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pueblo, 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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