Ames to Pueblo West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

638.3 miles 1027.2 km · straight line
765.9 miles estimated 1232.6 km · driving distance
15h 24min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ames from Pueblo West?

The distance from Ames to Pueblo West is 638.3 miles (1027.2 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo West is located WSW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.9 miles, taking about 15h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Pueblo West in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Pueblo West. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ames to Pueblo West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 24min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 29min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 1min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Pueblo West

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Pueblo West
38.35°N, 104.72°W
America/Denver
1544m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients