How far is it from Cortez, CO, to Monticello, UT, ?

The distance between Cortez, CO, and Monticello, UT, is 61 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cortez, CO, to Monticello, UT, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Cortez, CO, to Monticello, UT, ?

The fastest route from Cortez, CO, to Monticello, UT, covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Monticello, UT from Cortez, CO?

Monticello, UT lies roughly to the north-west of Cortez, CO.

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

The drive from Cortez, CO to Monticello, UT mainly follows US 491.

Are there charging stations between Cortez, CO and Monticello, UT?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cortez, CO to Monticello, UT, including Safeway - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Monticello, UT (200 kW); STATE OF UTAH WELCOME WEST 2 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Cortez, CO Monticello, UT

Distance: 61 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Cortez, CO to Monticello, UT takes about 1 h 25 min via US 491. The distance is 61 mi. The straight-line distance is 55 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Monticello, UT. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 61 mi

1 Depart right onto North Adams Street 63 yd
2 Turn left onto East Montezuma Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto North Market Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto West Empire Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto North Broadway 59 mi
6 Continue straight onto East Center Street 1 mi
7 Turn left onto South 300 East 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Monticello Cemetery Road 49 yd

9 Arrive right onto Monticello Cemetery Road

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The return trip from Monticello, UT to Cortez, CO covers roughly the same distance, 61 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 60 mi

Safeway - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 1510 E Main St, Cortez, CO, 81321250 kW
Monticello, UTCCS · 64 West Center Street, Monticello, UT, 84535200 kW
STATE OF UTAH WELCOME WEST 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 216 S Main St, Monticello, UT, 84535150 kW
CITY OF CORTEZ STATION 1Type1 · 803 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO, 813217.2 kW
Far View Lodge - Tesla DestinationType1 · 1 Navajo Hill, Mesa Verde National Park, CO, 813307.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Monticello, UT → Monticello Airport (MXC)6 mi · 10 min Monticello, UT → Blanding, UT23 mi · 45 min Monticello, UT → Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG)24 mi · 35 min Monticello, UT → Dove Creek, CO26 mi · 35 min Monticello, UT → Bluff, UT48 mi · 1 h 5 min Monticello, UT → Moab, UT55 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Cortez, CO, {fromState} to Monticello, UT, {toState}?: The distance between Cortez, CO, {fromState} and Monticello, UT, {toState} is 61 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cortez, CO, {fromState} to Monticello, UT, {toState}?: The drive from Cortez, CO, {fromState} to Monticello, UT, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Cortez, CO, {fromState} to Monticello, UT, {toState}?: The fastest route from Cortez, CO, {fromState} to Monticello, UT, {toState} covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Monticello, UT from Cortez, CO?: Monticello, UT lies roughly to the north-west of Cortez, CO.
Which roads does the route from Cortez, CO to Monticello, UT follow?: The drive from Cortez, CO to Monticello, UT mainly follows US 491.
Are there charging stations between Cortez, CO and Monticello, UT?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cortez, CO to Monticello, UT, including Safeway - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Monticello, UT (200 kW); STATE OF UTAH WELCOME WEST 2 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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