How far is Edwards, CO from Del Norte, CO?
The driving distance from Edwards, CO to Del Norte, CO is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwards and Del Norte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards and Del Norte.
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Start on the route
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Edwards Access Road
46 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
98 m · 7 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the rotary onto Edwards Access Road
2130 ft · 42 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edwards Access Road
38 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
46 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 24: Minturn, Leadville
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
29.2 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto County Road 99
2 mi · 4 min · County Road 99
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Continue on County Road 9D
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 9D
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Turn right onto Turquoise Lake Road
1923 ft · 38 sec · Turquoise Lake Road
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Turn slight left onto County Road 5
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 5
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At the end of the road, turn left
2462 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
32.6 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
40.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 112
13.1 mi · 19 min · West Highway 112
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
133 m · 15 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwards and Del Norte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
40.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Edwards and Showers And Thunderstorms near Del Norte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwards to Del Norte?
The road trip is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Edwards and 87.4 miles from Del Norte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edwards and Showers And Thunderstorms near Del Norte.
Stop Ideas Near Salida
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 Salida.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Del Norte. Straight-line distance: 136.47 mi (219.62 km).
#1 Edwards
Location in Colorado, USA
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.6449900, -106.5942000 |
| Altitude | 2201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Del Norte
City in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,541 |
| Coordinates | 37.6788900, -106.3533700 |
| Altitude | 2403 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Norte (-106.35337, 37.67889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $4.25 | $26.22 | $52.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.66 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $39.75 | $79.49 |
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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