Rifle, CO Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Rifle, CO works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 179-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Rifle, CO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

270.2 mi

Pueblo, CO

Quickest Drive

2h 58m

Lakewood, CO

Plan Around Rifle, CO

Continue From Rifle, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Rifle, CO to Pueblo, CO 270.2 mi · 4h 56m Rifle, CO to Colorado Springs, CO 250.4 mi · 4h 6m Rifle, CO to Greeley, CO 242.4 mi · 4h 39m Rifle, CO to Loveland, CO 230.8 mi · 4h 28m

Trips from Rifle, CO

Rifle, CO to Pueblo, CO

270.2 mi 4h 56m

Rifle, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

250.4 mi 4h 6m

Rifle, CO to Greeley, CO

242.4 mi 4h 39m

Rifle, CO to Loveland, CO

230.8 mi 4h 28m

Rifle, CO to Longmont, CO

208.6 mi 4h 9m

Rifle, CO to Boulder, CO

195.5 mi 3h 23m

Rifle, CO to Centennial, CO

194.8 mi 3h 48m

Rifle, CO to Broomfield, CO

191.6 mi 3h 45m

Rifle, CO to Thornton, CO

190.7 mi 3h 11m

Rifle, CO to Westminster, CO

185.6 mi 3h 7m

Rifle, CO to Denver, CO

183.7 mi 3h 5m

Rifle, CO to Arvada, CO

181.3 mi 3h 1m

Rifle, CO to Lakewood, CO

179.2 mi 2h 58m

Driving from Rifle, CO

The typical drive from Rifle, CO covers about 208 miles and takes around 3h 44m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (4h 56m), while the shortest is just 179 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Rifle, CO include Pueblo, CO (270.2 mi, 4h 56m), Colorado Springs, CO (250.4 mi, 4h 6m), Greeley, CO (242.4 mi, 4h 39m), Loveland, CO (230.8 mi, 4h 28m), and Longmont, CO (208.6 mi, 4h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 208-mile drive from Rifle, CO, expect to burn about 8.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Rifle, CO and 0 routes heading into Rifle, CO, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 179 to 270 miles.

The longest mapped route from Rifle, CO covers 270 miles and takes approximately 4h 56m. Shorter options start at just 179 miles.

The average route from Rifle, CO runs about 208 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Rifle, CO include Pueblo, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Greeley, CO and Loveland, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Longer Road Trips from Rifle, CO

Pueblo, CO 4h 56m Colorado Springs, CO 4h 6m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Rifle, CO that also have route pages.

Lakewood, CO 179.2 mi · 2h 58m Arvada, CO 181.3 mi · 3h 1m Denver, CO 183.7 mi · 3h 5m Westminster, CO 185.6 mi · 3h 7m Thornton, CO 190.7 mi · 3h 11m Broomfield, CO 191.6 mi · 3h 45m Centennial, CO 194.8 mi · 3h 48m Boulder, CO 195.5 mi · 3h 23m