How far is Cimarron Hills, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Cimarron Hills, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cimarron Hills and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron Hills and Grand Junction.
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Start on Palmer Park Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard
11.2 mi · 15 min · North Powers Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interquest Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Interquest Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Denver
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
55.4 mi · 59 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: 6th Avenue
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6
609 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Grand Junction
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
224.5 mi · 4 hr 9 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 Cimarron Hills and Grand Junction.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
225 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Cimarron Hills and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cimarron Hills to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Cimarron Hills and 157.7 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cimarron Hills and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron Hills and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 207.41 mi (333.79 km).
#1 Cimarron Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 16,161 |
| Coordinates | 38.8586100, -104.6988600 |
| Altitude | 1965 |
| 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: I 70 Business (-108.550724, 39.064387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $45.17 | $90.34 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $48.56 | $97.13 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $52.39 | $104.78 |
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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