Atlanta to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1339.7 miles 2156 km · straight line
1673.2 miles actual route 2692.8 km · driving distance
31h 20min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Telluride?

The distance from Atlanta to Telluride is 1339.7 miles (2156 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1673.2 miles, taking about 31h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Telluride. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 20min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 36min $134–$251* Budget
Train ~40h 44min $201–$586* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Telluride

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM