New River Gorge to Pueblo West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1280.1 miles 2060.2 km · straight line
1536.2 miles estimated 2472.2 km · driving distance
30h 54min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Pueblo West?

The distance from New River Gorge to Pueblo West is 1280.1 miles (2060.2 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo West is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1536.2 miles, taking about 30h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for New River Gorge 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 New River Gorge to Pueblo West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 54min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 5min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~40h 10min $184–$538* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Pueblo West

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 427 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients