Distance between Green River UT and Cortez CO

The distance from Green River to Cortez is 166 miles by road including 17 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes and goes through Moab, Monticello, Dove Creek, Cahone and Pleasant View.

Shortest distance by air 142 mi ✈️
Car route length 165.9 mi 🚗
Driving time 3 h 3 min
Fuel amount 5.7 gal
Fuel cost 22.2 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Green River 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 70 US 191 52 mi, 53 min
Moab 52 mi 0:53 53 min 1.7 gal
US 191 25 mi, 27 min
La Sal Junction 76 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.4 gal
US 191 30 mi, 33 min
Monticello 106 mi 1:54 1 h 54 min 3.6 gal
US 491 21 mi, 24 min
Northdale 127 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 4.2 gal
US 491 4 mi, 05 min
Dove Creek 131 mi 2:23 2 h 23 min 4.4 gal
US 491 8 mi, 09 min
Cahone 140 mi 2:33 2 h 33 min 4.6 gal
US 491 7 mi, 08 min
Pleasant View 147 mi 2:41 2 h 41 min 4.9 gal
US 491 7 mi, 07 min
Lewis 154 mi 2:49 2 h 49 min 5.2 gal
US 491 12 mi, 14 min
Cortez 166 mi 3:03 3 h 03 min 5.6 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Green River 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 70 US 191 52 mi, 53 min
Moab 52 mi 0:53 53 min 1.7 gal
US 191 25 mi, 27 min
La Sal Junction 76 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.4 gal
US 191 30 mi, 33 min
Monticello 106 mi 1:54 1 h 54 min 3.6 gal
US 491 21 mi, 24 min
Northdale 127 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 4.2 gal
US 491 4 mi, 05 min
Dove Creek 131 mi 2:23 2 h 23 min 4.4 gal
US 491 8 mi, 09 min
Cahone 140 mi 2:33 2 h 33 min 4.6 gal
US 491 7 mi, 08 min
Pleasant View 147 mi 2:41 2 h 41 min 4.9 gal
US 491 7 mi, 07 min
Lewis 154 mi 2:49 2 h 49 min 5.2 gal
US 491 5 mi, 05 min
Arriola 159 mi 2:54 2 h 54 min 5.3 gal
US 491 7 mi, 08 min
Cortez 166 mi 3:03 3 h 03 min 5.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Green River to Cortez?

Fuel cost: 22.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 165.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Green River to Cortez?

Driving time: 3 h 3 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 14 min
  • 94 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 41 min
  • 24 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 26 min
  • 17 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 19 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 9 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 3 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 2 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 5 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Green River to Cortez by land?

The distance between Green River and Cortez is 165.9 mi by road including 17.4 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Green River and Cortez respectively.

How far is Green River to Cortez by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Green River and Cortez is 142.3 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Green River and Cortez respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Green River from Cortez by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 17 min to cover the distance of 142 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 2 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Green River to Cortez?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 57 min to cover the distance of 142 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 5 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Green River and Cortez?

The halfway point between Green River and Cortez is La Sal Junction. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from La Sal Junction to Green River is 76 mi and driving will take about 1 h 21 min. The road between La Sal Junction and Cortez has length 90 mi and will take approximately 1 h 42 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Monticello is in 106 mi from Green River and 60 mi from Cortez

Where is Green River in relation to Cortez?

Green River is located 142 mi north-west of Cortez.

Green River has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.99523, longitude -110.16173.

Cortez has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.34944, longitude -108.58407.

Which highway goes from Green River to Cortez?

The route from Green River to Cortez follows US 191, US 491.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 70: 17 mi
  • US 6: 17 mi
  • US 50: 17 mi
  • I 70 Business: 2 mi
  • UT 19: 2 mi
  • I 70 BUS: 1 mi
  • UT-19: 1 mi
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