Park City to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271.7 miles 437.3 km · straight line
339.6 miles estimated 546.6 km · driving distance
6h 50min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Park City from Telluride?

The distance from Park City to Telluride is 271.7 miles (437.3 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located SE of Park City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 339.6 miles, taking about 6h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Park City in Utah and Telluride in Colorado.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Park City 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 Park City to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 50min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 12min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Park City & Telluride

Quick Facts

Park City
40.65°N, 111.50°W
America/Denver
2103m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients