Apple Valley, California to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.5 miles 923 km · straight line
688.2 miles estimated 1107.6 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Telluride?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Telluride is 573.5 miles (923 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.2 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Telluride

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients