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

The distance between Buena Vista, CO, and Leadville, CO, is 37 mi by road.

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

The drive from Buena Vista, CO, to Leadville, CO, takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Buena Vista, CO, to Leadville, CO, covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Buena Vista, CO to Leadville, CO, including 3RD STREET FAST 3RD STREET FAST (150 kW); Electric Era Charging Station (50 kW); Colorado Mountain College - Leadville (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

Buena Vista, CO Leadville, CO

Distance: 37 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Buena Vista, CO to Leadville, CO takes about 50 min via US 24. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Buena Vista, CO, Leadville, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 37 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Rodeo Road 1 mi
3 Continue right onto West Main Street 1 mi
4 Turn left 34 mi
5 Turn left onto McWethy Drive 1 mi
6 Turn right onto West 8th Street 60 yd
7 Continue straight onto West 6th Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Pine Street 108 yd

9 Turn left onto West 5th Street 29 yd
10 Arrive right onto West 5th Street

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The return trip from Leadville, CO to Buena Vista, CO covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Charging points along the way

8 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

3RD STREET FAST 3RD STREET FASTCCS, CHAdeMO · Harrison & 3rd, Leadville, CO, 80461150 kW
Electric Era Charging StationCCS, Tesla · 115 Harrison Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 8121150 kW
Colorado Mountain College - LeadvilleType1 · 901 S Highway 24, Leadville, CO, 804617.2 kW
COMNTCO LEADVILLE HCType1 · 901 US-24, Leadville, CO, 804617.2 kW
SDCEA MAIN STREETType1 · S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 812117.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Leadville, CO → Salida, CO60 mi · 1 h 25 min Leadville, CO → Minturn, CO30 mi · 1 h 5 min Leadville, CO → Frisco, CO31 mi · 45 min Leadville, CO → Dillon, CO37 mi · 55 min Leadville, CO → Lake County Airport (LXV)4 mi · 10 min Leadville, CO → Red Cliff, CO24 mi · 40 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 Leadville, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} and Leadville, CO, {toState} is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Leadville, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Leadville, CO, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Leadville, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Buena Vista, CO, {fromState} to Leadville, CO, {toState} covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Leadville, CO from Buena Vista, CO?: Leadville, CO lies roughly to the north of Buena Vista, CO.
Which roads does the route from Buena Vista, CO to Leadville, CO follow?: The drive from Buena Vista, CO to Leadville, CO mainly follows US 24.
Are there charging stations between Buena Vista, CO and Leadville, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Buena Vista, CO to Leadville, CO, including 3RD STREET FAST 3RD STREET FAST (150 kW); Electric Era Charging Station (50 kW); Colorado Mountain College - Leadville (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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