Pueblo CO to Denver road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
The distance from Pueblo CO to Denver by car is 113 miles, with a 1h44m driving time. The best stops to add to a Pueblo CO to Denver road trip itinerary are Colorado Springs, the Spruce Mountain Open Space and Castle Rock.
Planning a Pueblo CO to Denver road trip itinerary
The Pueblo to Denver drive takes you the capital of Colorado.
Pueblo CO is on the Front Range of the Rockies, but it’s not all about the mountains. From a cultural perspective, El Pueblo History Museum looks at the various ethnic groups in the region inside a recreated adobe trading post. The Rosemount Museum, meanwhile, is a 37-room mansion with the late 1800s furnishings retained.
The Arkansas River is the heart of Pueblo, however. The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk brings bars, restaurants, parks and boat cruises together.
Well-reviewed Pueblo accommodation options include the historic, character-packed Orman Mansion and the good value Wingate.
Top Denver experiences include Rocky Mountain National Park day tours, downtown Denver food tours and chilling guided ghost walks around the Cheeseman Park cemetery.
Also worth considering are whiskey and history tours, guided mountain hikes and craft beer tours.
Memorable Denver accommodation options include the charming Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast and the strikingly stylish Ramble.
Pueblo CO to Denver distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Pueblo to Denver is 113 miles. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 44 minutes. The quickest route is up the I-25.
The best stops to add to a Pueblo to Denver road trip itinerary are Colorado Springs, the Spruce Mountain Open Space and Castle Rock.
Pueblo to Denver drive: Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is at the foot of the Rockies – most notably the 14,114ft-high Pikes Peak. You can take a Jeep tour to the top, or go via the cog railway. The other natural highlight is the Garden of the Gods, a park with giant red sandstone formations jutting out towards the sky. Ways of exploring include Jeep tours, ebike adventures and Segway tours.
Other interesting Colorado Springs experiences include falconry classes, food tours, hot air balloon flights and ziplining.
For memorable Colorado Springs accommodation with character, go for the Great Wolf Lodge or the Mining Exchange.
- For more suggestions, see the guide to the Colorado Springs to Denver drive.
Pueblo to Denver road trip attraction: Spruce Mountain Open Space
The Spruce Mountain Open Space just south of Larkspur is a forested mesa with lovely views from the flat top. The looping 5.5-mile Spruce Mountain Trail is the way to get there for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Most people with a reasonable degree of fitness should be fine, although the descent down the eastern side of the circuit is steep.
Best stops between Pueblo and Denver: Castle Rock
The town of Castle Rock CO has a handful of breweries and even the Honnibrook Craft Meadery. But it’s really about the great outdoors. The rock that gives the town its name is in Rock Park – it’s a short but steep walk to the top. The Gateway Mesa Open Space is another good option for walking and taking in the views.
Perhaps the most fun, however, is the Edge – a massive aerial obstacle course. You can also do a zipline tour here.
Track down the best Castle Rock accommodation deals here.
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