How far is it from Buena Vista, CO, to Alma, CO, ?

The distance between Buena Vista, CO, and Alma, CO, is 45 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista, CO, to Alma, CO, ?

The drive from Buena Vista, CO, to Alma, CO, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Buena Vista, CO, to Alma, CO, ?

The fastest route from Buena Vista, CO, to Alma, CO, covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Alma, CO from Buena Vista, CO?

Alma, CO lies roughly to the north of Buena Vista, CO.

Which roads does the route from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO follow?

The drive from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO mainly follows US 24.

Which towns do you pass between Buena Vista, CO and Alma, CO?

Towns on the route from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO include Fairplay.

Are there charging stations between Buena Vista, CO and Alma, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO, including DC CORRIDOR FAIRPLAY PL1 (150 kW); Electric Era Charging Station (50 kW); Mountain Comfort B&B - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Buena Vista, CO Alma, CO

Distance: 45 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO takes about 1 h 10 min via US 24; US 285. The distance is 45 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Buena Vista, CO, Fairplay, CO, Alma, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 45 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Rodeo Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Gregg Drive 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Steele Drive 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
6 Turn left 35 mi
7 Turn left onto Main Street 6 mi
8 Continue straight onto South Main Street 1 mi

9 Turn left onto 5th Street 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left onto North Aspen Street 1 mi
11 Arrive right onto North Aspen Street

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The return trip from Alma, CO to Buena Vista, CO covers roughly the same distance, 45 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

DC CORRIDOR FAIRPLAY PL1CCS, CHAdeMO · 901 Main Street, Fairplay, CO, 80440150 kW
Electric Era Charging StationCCS, Tesla · 115 Harrison Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 8121150 kW
Mountain Comfort B&B - Tesla DestinationType1 · 52516 CO-9, Alma, CO, 804207.2 kW
SDCEA MAIN STREETType1 · S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 812117.2 kW
SDCEA RIVERFRONT PARKType1 · 717 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, 812117.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Alma, CO → Fairplay, CO7 mi · 15 min Alma, CO → Breckenridge, CO18 mi · 35 min Alma, CO → Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO58 mi · 1 h 30 min Alma, CO → Blue River, CO13 mi · 25 min Alma, CO → Dillon, CO30 mi · 1 h Alma, CO → Leadville, CO56 mi · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Alma, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} and Alma, CO, {toState} is 45 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Alma, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Alma, CO, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Alma, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Alma, CO, {toState} covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Alma, CO from Buena Vista, CO?: Alma, CO lies roughly to the north of Buena Vista, CO.
Which roads does the route from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO follow?: The drive from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO mainly follows US 24.
Which towns do you pass between Buena Vista, CO and Alma, CO?: Towns on the route from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO include Fairplay.
Are there charging stations between Buena Vista, CO and Alma, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Buena Vista, CO to Alma, CO, including DC CORRIDOR FAIRPLAY PL1 (150 kW); Electric Era Charging Station (50 kW); Mountain Comfort B&B - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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