Las Vegas to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422 miles 679.1 km · straight line
631.7 miles actual route 1016.7 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Telluride?

The distance from Las Vegas to Telluride is 422 miles (679.1 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.7 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Telluride

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM