Ames to Pueblo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.8 miles 1023.3 km · straight line
763 miles estimated 1228 km · driving distance
15h 21min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ames from Pueblo?

The distance from Ames to Pueblo is 635.8 miles (1023.3 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo is located WSW of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 763 miles, taking about 15h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Pueblo 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. 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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 21min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 25min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 57min $92–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Pueblo

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Pueblo
38.25°N, 104.61°W
America/Denver
1430m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients