Origin
Silt, CO
Morning in Silt on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silt, 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
18m
Distance
16.7 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
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.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silt, CO to Rulison, CO covers 16.7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, North 7th Street, 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 16.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and North 7th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 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 11 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 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and North 7th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 70 Business / 9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 6 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 70 Business / 9th Street
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business / 9th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 15.5 mi | 15m |
| North 7th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rulison Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 15.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silt, CO and Rulison, CO.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
113 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Turn left onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto I 70 Business
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
9th Street
5
Continue on I 70 Business
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
9th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
15 min
·
I 70
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Rulison
9
Turn left onto CR 323
508 ft
·
15 sec
·
Rulison Road
10
Take the ramp
125 ft
·
3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
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 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Rulison, CO
Morning in Rulison on Saturday
Local time
8:51 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
22 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
18m 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 Silt, CO to Rulison, CO covers 16.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, North 7th Street, 9th 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 Silt, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 70 Business / 9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Silt, 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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