Telluride, CO Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Telluride, CO works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 349 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Telluride, CO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
421.7 mi
Fort Collins, CO
Quickest Drive
7h 19m
Pueblo, CO
Plan Around Telluride, CO
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Useful if Telluride, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Telluride, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Telluride, CO
Driving from Telluride, CO
The typical drive from Telluride, CO covers about 349 miles and takes around 7h 30m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 373 miles (7h 39m), while the shortest is just 290 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Telluride, CO most often head toward Centennial, CO (372.9 mi, 7h 39m), Thornton, CO (368.8 mi, 7h 33m), Westminster, CO (363.6 mi, 7h 27m), and Pueblo, CO (290.3 mi, 7h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 349-mile drive from Telluride, CO, expect to burn about 13.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Telluride, CO and 1 routes heading into Telluride, CO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 290 to 373 miles.
The longest mapped route from Telluride, CO covers 373 miles and takes approximately 7h 39m. Shorter options start at just 290 miles.
The average route from Telluride, CO runs about 349 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Telluride, CO include Centennial, CO, Thornton, CO, Westminster, CO and Pueblo, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Telluride, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,595
Median Income
$97,330
Median Home Value
$390,300
Median Age
42.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Telluride, CO at a Glance
Founded
1878
Elevation
8,750 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Telluride, CO
A sampling of people born in Telluride, CO.
Sievert Allen Rohwer
1887–1951
U.S. entomologist (1887-1951)
Ingo Swann
1933–2013
Ingo Swann - pionier in remote viewing (1933-2013)
Keaton McCargo
1995
American freestyle skier
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Telluride, CO.
Telluride Historic District
historic district in Colorado, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1641728), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Telluride, CO
Telluride is in the southern Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles (160 km) from Four Corners, the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Telluride is home to the Telluride Ski Resort, and home of an independent film festival.
A remote boomtown established at an elevation of 8,745 ft (2438 m) in the heyday of Colorado's gold and silver mining era, the Town of Telluride was incorporated in 1878.
1 Telluride Historical Museum, 201 West Gregory Ave, ☏ +1 970-728-3344, [email protected]. Summer (June-Oct) M-W, F-Sa 11AM-5PM; Th 11AM-7PM. Winter (Dec-Apr) Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM. Adults $7, students (6-17) and seniors (65+) $5, free for children under 5. (updated May 2022)
Skiing. The ski resort has a good mix of beginner, intermediate as well as some of the steepest advanced ski you can want. And it's never crowded! Telluride Outside. Adventure guide service since 1984. Fly Fishing, 4WD tours, whitewater rafting and mountain bike tours.
1 La Cocina de Luz, 123 E Colorado Ave, ☏ +1 (970) 728-9355. 8AM-9PM. Mexican food bar. (updated Jun 2022) 2 Baked in Telluride, 127 South Fir St, ☏ +1 (970) 728-4775. 7AM-6PM. Bakery, sandwiches and pizzas. (updated Jun 2022) 3 Cindybread, 68 Society Dr (Lawson Hill), ☏ +1 (970) 369-1116. A premier sandwich experience that tops some New York delis.
1 Hotel Telluride, 199 North Cornet St, ☏ +1 (970) 369-1188, toll-free: +1-866-468-3501, [email protected]. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. This hotel offers ski lodging, mountain retreat and spa facilities, wedding venues and year-round vacation packages. (updated Jun 2022) 2 Town Park. Campsites and RV spots available. Cost is $12-16/night. Hot showers available, $2 for 5 minutes. 3 The Victorian Inn, 401 West Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 (970) 728-6601, toll-free: +1-800-611-9893, [email protected]. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 10AM. A block away from the Historic Main Street and the free Gondola, this hotel has large 275-325 square foot rooms with kitchenettes, a suite and a cozy cottage house. A free daily continental breakfast served every morning from 8-10AM, daily maid service and on-site parking. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, outdoor hot tub, dry sauna (winter only), BBQ pits, and bike racks. $89-350. (updated Jun 2022) 4 Hotel Madeline, 568 Mountain Village Blvd, ☏ +1 970 369-0880. Full service luxury hotel offering condo rentals, a spa, and facilities for meetings and weddings. From $585. (updated Jun 2022) 5 Mountain Lodge at Telluride, 457 Mountain Village Blvd, ☏ +1 (970) 369-5000, toll-free: +1-866-368-6867, [email protected]. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Premier ski lodge hotel in Mountain Village featuring condominiums & luxury cabins for vacation rentals with facilities for conferences and weddings.
If you want to fly in commercially you'll have to fly into Montrose Regional Airport. Air Carriers who fly into Montrose include Alaska, Allegiant Air, American, JetBlue, and United. Private flights can also be arranged through many of the national charter companies, including Avanti Air, Flex Jet, and Net Jets. 1 Telluride Regional Airport (TEX IATA) (5 miles from Telluride, 6 miles from Mountain Village), ☏ +1 970 728-8600. Denver Air Connection offers year-round flights from Denver and seasonal flights from Phoenix. (updated May 2022) Montrose Regional Airport (67 miles from Telluride; a 1½-hour drive, depending on weather).
Public transportation abounds in Telluride and Mountain Village. It is recommended not to drive to most locations as there is ample free bus service around town, as well as a free Gondola service between Telluride and Mountain Village. Hertz and Alamo/National have rental cars available in Mountain Village.
Travel tips adapted from Telluride on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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