How far is Olton, TX from Rifle, CO?
The driving distance from Olton, TX to Rifle, CO is about 614.9 miles (989.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 483.7 miles (778.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 32m.
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.
Home Rule Municipality in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olton and Rifle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olton and Rifle.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
60 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1878 ft · 43 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight
21 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
101.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the ramp straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
55.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
919 ft · 27 sec · Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Raton Highway
43.5 mi · 48 min · Raton Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Raton Highway
35.8 mi · 40 min · Raton Highway
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Take the exit right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gardner, Westcliffe
1218 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 85/87
2080 ft · 37 sec · US Highway 85/87
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Turn right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto Edwards Avenue
1048 ft · 38 sec · Edwards Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1277 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
23 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1 km · 58 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
8.3 mi · 13 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
2462 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 5
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 5
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Continue on Turquoise Lake Road
1923 ft · 44 sec · Turquoise Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Road 9D
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 9D
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Continue on County Road 9
2 mi · 4 min · County Road 9
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 43 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
40.3 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 13 North: Rifle, Meeker
1067 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2556 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1824 ft · 48 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olton and Rifle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
101 mi · 01h 55m
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 Olton and Sunny near Rifle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olton to Rifle?
The road trip is about 614.9 miles (989.6 km) and usually takes 12h 32m 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?
Trinidad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307.5 miles from Olton and 307.5 miles from Rifle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 483.7 miles (778.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.2 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 CST. 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 $74.87 one way or $149.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Olton and Rifle, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olton and Sunny near Rifle.
Stop Ideas Near Trinidad
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 Trinidad.
Trinidad
Raton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olton and Rifle. Straight-line distance: 483.73 mi (778.49 km).
#1 Olton
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,025 |
| Coordinates | 34.1834100, -102.1346300 |
| Altitude | 1101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rifle
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,775 |
| Coordinates | 39.5347000, -107.7831200 |
| Altitude | 1630 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rifle (-107.78312, 39.5347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 990 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 40m |
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 | $3.45 | $74.87 | $149.73 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $85.78 | $171.56 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $94.00 | $188.01 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $120.78 | $241.56 |
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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