How far is Rulison, CO from New Castle, CO?
The driving distance from Rulison, CO to New Castle, CO is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rulison and New Castle.
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Start on the route
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Castle
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Castle Valley Boulevard
958 ft · 16 sec · Castle Valley Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
77 m · 5 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2769 ft · 53 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
3200 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
144 m · 21 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rulison and New Castle.
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.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 00h 23m
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 Rulison and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rulison to New Castle?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Silt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Rulison and 12.7 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rulison and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Silt
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 Silt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rulison and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).
#1 Rulison
Rulison is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4972000, -107.9406300 |
| Altitude | 1582 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
Colorado
| Population | 4,962 |
| Coordinates | 39.5727600, -107.5364400 |
| Altitude | 1706 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 6th Street (-107.536417, 39.57276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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