Akron to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1412.8 miles 2273.7 km · straight line
1695.3 miles estimated 2728.4 km · driving distance
34h 6min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Telluride?

The distance from Akron to Telluride is 1412.8 miles (2273.7 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1695.3 miles, taking about 34h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Telluride in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Telluride. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 6min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 55min $136–$254* Budget
Train ~44h 20min $203–$593* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Telluride

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Telluride
37.94°N, 107.81°W
America/Denver
2667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 471 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients