How far is it from Bayfield, CO, to Cortez, CO, ?

The distance between Bayfield, CO, and Cortez, CO, is 65 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bayfield, CO, to Cortez, CO, ?

The drive from Bayfield, CO, to Cortez, CO, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Bayfield, CO, to Cortez, CO, ?

The fastest route from Bayfield, CO, to Cortez, CO, covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Cortez, CO from Bayfield, CO?

Cortez, CO lies roughly to the west of Bayfield, CO.

Which roads does the route from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO follow?

The drive from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO mainly follows US 160.

Which towns do you pass between Bayfield, CO and Cortez, CO?

Towns on the route from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO include Ignacio, Durango, Mancos.

Are there charging stations between Bayfield, CO and Cortez, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO, including Safeway - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Durango, CO (200 kW); CITY OF DURANGO TC-DCFC-1 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Bayfield, CO Cortez, CO

Distance: 65 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO takes about 1 h 30 min via US 160. The distance is 65 mi. The straight-line distance is 55 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bayfield, CO, Durango, CO, Mancos, CO, Cortez, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 65 mi

1 Depart left 3 yd
2 Turn right onto North Commerce Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right 19 mi
4 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 43 mi
6 Turn right onto North Dolores Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto East Empire Street 2 mi
8 Turn left onto North Mildred Road 1 mi

9 Turn right onto East Montezuma Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn left onto North Adams Street 82 yd
11 Arrive left onto North Adams Street

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The return trip from Cortez, CO to Bayfield, CO covers roughly the same distance, 65 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 chargers

Safeway - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 1510 E Main St, Cortez, CO, 81321250 kW
Durango, COCCS · 40 Turner Drive, Durango, CO, 81303200 kW
CITY OF DURANGO TC-DCFC-1CCS, CHAdeMO · 250 W 8th St, Durango, CO, 81301150 kW
Durango FordCCS · 1200 Carbon Jct a, Durango, CO, 81301150 kW
Blue Lake RanchType1 · 16919 Co-140, Hesperus, CO, 813267.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Cortez, CO → Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)6 mi · 15 min Cortez, CO → Rico, CO48 mi · 1 h 20 min Cortez, CO → Monticello, UT61 mi · 1 h 25 min Cortez, CO → Dolores, CO12 mi · 20 min Cortez, CO → Mancos, CO18 mi · 30 min Cortez, CO → Dove Creek, CO36 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Bayfield, CO, {fromState} to Cortez, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Bayfield, CO, {fromState} and Cortez, CO, {toState} is 65 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bayfield, CO, {fromState} to Cortez, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Bayfield, CO, {fromState} to Cortez, CO, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Bayfield, CO, {fromState} to Cortez, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bayfield, CO, {fromState} to Cortez, CO, {toState} covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Cortez, CO from Bayfield, CO?: Cortez, CO lies roughly to the west of Bayfield, CO.
Which roads does the route from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO follow?: The drive from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO mainly follows US 160.
Which towns do you pass between Bayfield, CO and Cortez, CO?: Towns on the route from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO include Ignacio, Durango, Mancos.
Are there charging stations between Bayfield, CO and Cortez, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bayfield, CO to Cortez, CO, including Safeway - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Durango, CO (200 kW); CITY OF DURANGO TC-DCFC-1 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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