How far is Rulison, CO from Silt, CO?
The driving distance from Rulison, CO to Silt, CO is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rulison and Silt.
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Start on the route
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Silt
1158 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
995 ft · 19 sec · 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
597 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
611 ft · 22 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
34 m · 5 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 Rulison and Silt.
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
15.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny near Silt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rulison to Silt?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Rulison and 8.3 miles from Silt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rulison and Sunny near Silt.
Stop Ideas Near Rifle
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 Rifle.
Glenwood Springs
Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rulison and Silt. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 Rulison
Rulison is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4972000, -107.9406300 |
| Altitude | 1582 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silt
Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 39.5485900, -107.6561700 |
| Altitude | 1663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-107.65617, 39.548692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
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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