Origin
Parachute, CO
Morning in Parachute on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parachute, CO to Rulison, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parachute, CO
Turgay Koca
Trip Overview
The drive from Parachute, CO to Rulison, CO covers 7.2 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, West 1st Street, North Battlement Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 8m highway drive covering 7.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and West 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 215 / Veterans Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 215 / Veterans Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 215 / Veterans Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 215 / Veterans Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Rulison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Rulison
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| West 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Battlement Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 6.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parachute, CO and Rulison, CO.
1
Start on US 6
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto CR 215
385 ft
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
3
Continue on CR 300N
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Battlement Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Rulison
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.17 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rulison, CO
Morning in Rulison on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parachute, CO to Rulison, CO covers 7.2 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West 1st Street, North Battlement Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Parachute, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 215 / Veterans Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Parachute, CO to Rulison, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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