Drive time to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)

Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB / KPUB) is a medium-sized airport serving Pueblo, Colorado. It sits 4,726 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 10,498 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Colorado Springs, CO — the airport lies about 42 miles south-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PUB from cities near Pueblo

The 9 largest population centres within 90 miles of PUB. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Pueblo Memorial Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Pueblo, CO 6.5 mi east Get drive time →
Fountain, CO 31 mi south Get drive time →
Crowley, CO 37 mi west Get drive time →
Colorado Springs, CO 42 mi south-east Get drive time →
La Junta, CO 56 mi west Get drive time →
Woodland Park, CO 58 mi south-east Get drive time →
Castle Rock, CO 77 mi south Get drive time →
Trinidad, CO 77 mi north Get drive time →
Parker, CO 86 mi south Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PUB

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PUB at a glance

IATA code
PUB
ICAO code
KPUB
Serving
Pueblo, Colorado
Elevation
4,726 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,498 ft
Coordinates
38.2891, -104.4970
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PUB

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PUB, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like PUB, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Colorado

See all 14 airports in Colorado →

FAQ

Questions about driving to PUB

How long does it take to drive to PUB?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Pueblo Memorial Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 9 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Pueblo?

Pueblo Memorial Airport uses the IATA code PUB and the ICAO code KPUB. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,726 feet above sea level.

How far is PUB from Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs, CO is about 42 miles from PUB in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Colorado Springs as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PUB?

Within 200 miles: COS (37 mi), ALS (95 mi), DEN (109 mi), BJC (117 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PUB?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PUB. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.