How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Telluride, CO?
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Telluride, CO is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Telluride.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Telluride.
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Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue
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Turn left onto South Nevada Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · South Nevada Avenue
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Turn right onto East Colorado Avenue
982 ft · 38 sec · East Colorado Avenue
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Continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Limit Street
1010 ft · 20 sec · South Limit Street
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Turn right onto West Cimarron Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
122.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Turn left onto South Hillcrest Drive
2322 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Hillcrest Drive
34 m · 3 sec · South Hillcrest Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hillcrest Drive
2580 ft · 1 min · South Hillcrest Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunnyside Road
6 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunnyside Road
1024 ft · 28 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on South 12th Street
2708 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue
25.3 mi · 33 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
23.3 mi · 31 min · Sherman Street
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Colorado Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Colorado Avenue
2863 ft · 3 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Telluride.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp right
123 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Sunny near Telluride.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Telluride?
The road trip is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from Colorado Springs and 150.7 miles from Telluride.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado Springs and Sunny near Telluride.
Stop Ideas Near Pitkin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Telluride. Straight-line distance: 173.41 mi (279.08 km).
#1 Colorado Springs
The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
| Population | 482,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.8338800, -104.8213600 |
| Altitude | 1832 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Telluride
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 2,416 |
| Coordinates | 37.9374900, -107.8122900 |
| Altitude | 2680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Telluride (-107.81229, 37.93749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $43.41 | $86.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $50.35 | $100.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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