Origin
Rulison, CO
Morning in Rulison on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rulison, CO to Silt, CO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silt, CO
Fu Shan Un
Trip Overview
The drive from Rulison, CO to Silt, CO covers 16.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, 9th Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 16.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and 9th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.6 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 9 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 15.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,461 ft
5,182 ft
Total Climb
375 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
5,461 ft
~16.6 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
Notable High Points
5,247 ft at ~1.2 miles
+0 ft prominence
5,338 ft at ~3.6 miles
+88 ft prominence
5,285 ft at ~5.9 miles
+8 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and 9th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.2 miles (I 70 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (US 6 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Silt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 6: Silt
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 70 Business / 9th Street
Turn left onto I 70 Business / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 6 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 15.6 mi | 15m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 15.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rulison, CO and Silt, CO.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
this road
2
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
15 min
·
I 70
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 6: Silt
4
Turn left onto I 70 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
9th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 6
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on US 6
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 7th Street
8
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grand Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Silt, CO
Morning in Silt on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 Rulison, CO to Silt, CO covers 16.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, 9th Street, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Rulison, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.2 miles (I 70 Business / 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (US 6 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Rulison, CO to Silt, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 5,182 ft to 5,461 ft elevation with about 375 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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