Los Angeles to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.4 miles 1032.3 km · straight line
900.5 miles actual route 1449.2 km · driving distance
16h 12min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Telluride?

The distance from Los Angeles to Telluride is 641.4 miles (1032.3 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 900.5 miles, taking about 16h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 12min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 26min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~21h 4min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Telluride

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM