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Trip from Yuma, CO to Pueblo, CO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

256.9 mi

413 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 23m ★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m

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

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city in Yuma County, Colorado, United States

Yuma, CO

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city in and county seat of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, CO

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 223.9-mile journey from Yuma, Colorado, to Pueblo, Colorado, a trip that will take approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes. This route, primarily utilizing West 8th Avenue, Highway 34, and Highway 6, is best suited for a single day of travel, especially given its relatively short duration. You can expect a fuel cost of around $34 for this drive. The experience is characterized by a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward connection between two points within Colorado's Mountain West region. While not a long haul, it's a practical way to get from one part of the state to another.

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

128.4 miles from Yuma, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 73.2 mi 1h 13m
I 25 45.7 mi 47m
E-470 35.1 mi 35m
West 8th Avenue 27.7 mi 34m
Ronald Reagan Highway 22.9 mi 23m
US Highway 34 21.2 mi 24m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 12m
Monument Valley Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 73.2 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Ash Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Ash Street
2

Turn right onto US 34

28 mi · 34 min · West 8th Avenue
3

Continue on US 34

21 mi · 24 min · US Highway 34
4

Turn right onto I 76 Business; US 34 Spur

1.0 mi · 1 min · US Highway 6
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
6

Merge onto I 76

73 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 18 Toward E470 Toll South: Limon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto E470

35 mi · 35 min · E-470
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 25

46 mi · 47 min · I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 25

8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 25; US 24

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 25

23 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 25

13 mi · 12 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 25

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Exit 100B Toward 29th Street
18

Merge onto I 25; US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Freeway
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 99B Toward 13th Street Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
21

Merge onto I 25; US 50 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

107 ft · 2 sec
Toward Abriendo Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Toward Abriendo Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 42-minute drive covering 223.9 miles, departing Yuma, CO, early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop and a manageable fuel cost of $34, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile is key here; be sure to keep your navigation active and be ready for those frequent turns. Consider topping off your fuel in Yuma before you depart, as the longest stretch without a specified break might feel longer due to the nature of the roads.

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 128.4 miles from Yuma, CO, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.4 miles or 2h 21m 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 46m

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 Yuma, 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 Yuma, CO

This is one driving day of about 256.9 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Yuma, 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 76 for about 73.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Stonegate, CO, CO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stonegate, CO

128 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

Brush, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.4 miles from Yuma, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 76 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 59min in 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brush, Colorado

2.7 mi

Carrillo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brush, Colorado

2.7 mi

Glassi Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19708427722

Visit website

VICTOR'S SUSHI

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19708427740

Carrillo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–1:30 pm

+19708424737

Wendy's

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19708425959

Visit website

McDonald's

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Brush, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+19708422717

Visit website

Mariana's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Wiggins, Colorado

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19704837278

Visit website

Fajitas Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Wiggins, Colorado

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19704837262

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Commerce City, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Denver, Colorado

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Larkspur Community Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Larkspur, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13036812324

Visit website

Mineral Palace Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Pueblo, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17195532790

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pueblo, Colorado

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17195532790

Visit website

Panorama Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Visit website

Pulpit Rock Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+17193855940

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 123.6 and 254.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
123.6 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward E470 Toll South: Limon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 18 Toward E470 Toll South: Limon
6
159.7 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1A Toward I 25: Denver, Colorado Springs
8
159.9 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
6
215.3 mi into trip | ~3h 51m 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.
7
254.9 mi into trip | ~4h 32m 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

$38.71 one way

$77.41 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $40.98 $81.97
premium $4.39 $44.44 $88.88
diesel $5.61 $56.72 $113.44

Estimated Tolls: $4.22

E-470 (35.1 mi) $4.22

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.1 0 $26.97 $12.33
Efficient EV 64.2 0 $22.48 $10.28
EV Truck/SUV 102.8 1 $35.97 $16.44

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Yuma, CO

Late night in Yuma on Tuesday

Local time

2:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pueblo, CO

Late night in Pueblo on Tuesday

Local time

2:48 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

8 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

4h 35m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $10 near mile 212.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with zero percent of the route on highways. You'll be navigating a series of local roads and state highways, which means you should anticipate frequent turns and changes in speed limits. Unlike a highway cruise, this route demands constant attention as you transition between different road types and through various communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be engaged throughout the 223.9 miles. Be prepared for a more involved driving experience than a typical interstate trip.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.2 mi on I 76.

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 123.6 miles in.

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 15 significant decision points across 256.9 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 123.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Yuma, CO and Pueblo, CO, road signs point toward E470 Toll South: Limon and Colorado Springs.

E470 Toll South: Limon

123.6 mi in | ~2h 15m

Colorado Springs

159.7 mi in | ~2h 52m

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 4h 35m. Total distance: 256.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.2 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.22 in tolls one way, starting with E-470. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 123.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Pueblo, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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