How far is Montrose, CO from Ridgway, CO?
The driving distance from Montrose, CO to Ridgway, CO is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ouray 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 Montrose and Ridgway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Ridgway.
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Start on South 1st Street
51 m · 9 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Cascade Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · South Cascade Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
115 m · 15 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue
26 mi · 35 min · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Sherman Street
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Turn right onto North Charlotte Street
559 ft · 37 sec · North Charlotte Street
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Turn left
25 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose and Ridgway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Townsend Avenue
Turn left onto South Townsend Avenue
26 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Montrose and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ridgway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montrose to Ridgway?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ouray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Montrose and 13.5 miles from Ridgway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Montrose and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ridgway.
Stop Ideas Near Ouray
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 Ouray.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.55 km).
#1 Montrose
Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
| Population | 19,902 |
| Coordinates | 38.4783200, -107.8761700 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgway
Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 38.1527700, -107.7617300 |
| Altitude | 2148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgway (-107.76173, 38.15277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.16 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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