How far is Rifle, CO from Olton, TX?
The driving distance from Rifle, CO to Olton, TX is about 615 miles (989.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 483.7 miles (778.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 34m.
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 Rifle and Olton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rifle and Olton.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
1824 ft · 50 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue straight
3057 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
9 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1046 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · South 6th Street
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Continue straight
55 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 85/87
1324 ft · 26 sec · US Highway 85/87
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South: Trinidad
791 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1515 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Clayton Road
35.9 mi · 41 min · Clayton Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Raton Highway
43.5 mi · 49 min · Raton Highway
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
919 ft · 27 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
55.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing
101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Turn right
21 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
684 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1878 ft · 43 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
60 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rifle and Olton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 385 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing
101 mi · 01h 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 Rifle and Sunny near Olton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rifle to Olton?
The road trip is about 615 miles (989.7 km) and usually takes 12h 34m 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 Rifle and 307.5 miles from Olton.
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 131.3 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 7:30 AM MST. 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 $83.02 one way or $166.05 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 Rifle and Olton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rifle and Sunny near Olton.
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 Rifle and Olton. Straight-line distance: 483.73 mi (778.49 km).
#1 Rifle
City in Colorado
| Population | 9,775 |
| Coordinates | 39.5347000, -107.7831200 |
| Altitude | 1630 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olton
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,025 |
| Coordinates | 34.1834100, -102.1346300 |
| Altitude | 1101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olton (-102.13463, 34.18341)
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 | $3.83 | $83.02 | $166.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $91.27 | $182.54 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $98.26 | $196.52 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $132.54 | $265.09 |
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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