Riverton to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

284 miles 457 km · straight line
355 miles estimated 571.3 km · driving distance
7h 8min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Riverton from Telluride?

The distance from Riverton to Telluride is 284 miles (457 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located SE of Riverton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 355 miles, taking about 7h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Riverton 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 Riverton 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 Riverton to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 8min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 34min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 47min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Riverton & Telluride

Quick Facts

Riverton
40.52°N, 111.94°W
America/Denver
1353m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients