How far is Silt, CO from Rulison, CO?
The driving distance from Silt, CO to Rulison, CO is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silt and Rulison.
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Start on Grand Avenue
34 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
611 ft · 22 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
587 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 9th Street
588 ft · 13 sec · 9th Street
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Take the ramp right
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rulison
2207 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Rulison Road
155 m · 15 sec · Rulison Road
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Take the ramp left
38 m · 3 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 Silt and Rulison.
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.
9th Street
Merge slight left
15.5 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.
Sunny leaving Silt and Partly Cloudy near Rulison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silt to Rulison?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 Silt and 8.4 miles from Rulison.
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 1.1 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 7:54 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 Sunny around Silt and Partly Cloudy near Rulison.
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 Silt and Rulison. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 Silt
Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 39.5485900, -107.6561700 |
| Altitude | 1663 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rulison
Rulison is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4972000, -107.9406300 |
| Altitude | 1582 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rulison (-107.94063, 39.4972)
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 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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