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Distance from Big Elk Meadows to Rocky Mountain National Park
Route Information
The driving distance from Big Elk Meadows, Colorado to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado is 21.1 mi (34 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min
The estimated travel time by road is 36 minutes
Traveling local streets, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 20 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Big Elk Meadows, Colorado to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado covers 21.1 mi (34 km) in a west direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 36 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (12.7-22.1 miles / 20-36 km). The primary route shown here saves 51 seconds compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 20 mph (32 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.