How far is Carbondale, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Carbondale, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carbondale and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale and Grand Junction.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
578 ft · 28 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2382 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
141 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 27th Street
693 ft · 14 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 27th Street
26 m · 2 sec · 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 27th Street
621 ft · 13 sec · 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Midland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Midland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 133
28 m · 2 sec · County Road 133
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 133
111 m · 7 sec · County Road 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
97 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
107 m · 10 sec · South 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carbondale and Grand Junction.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 133
Merge slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carbondale and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carbondale to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Battlement Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Carbondale and 50.1 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carbondale and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Battlement Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battlement Mesa.
Glenwood Springs
Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carbondale and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).
#1 Carbondale
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.4022100, -107.2111600 |
| Altitude | 1881 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Junction (-108.55065, 39.06387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $13.05 | $26.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.72 | $33.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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