Phoenix to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.5 miles 630.1 km · straight line
573.9 miles actual route 923.6 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Telluride?

The distance from Phoenix to Telluride is 391.5 miles (630.1 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located NE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.9 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona and Telluride in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 19min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Telluride

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM