How far is Craig, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Craig, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craig and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craig and Grand Junction.
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Start on the route
113 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Victory Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Victory Way
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Turn left
86.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1401 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Whiteriver Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Continue on Whiteriver Avenue
3085 ft · 1 min · Whiteriver Avenue
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Take the ramp left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
1653 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit right
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
53.3 mi · 56 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 Craig 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.
Longest stretch
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86.6 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Craig 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 Craig to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Craig and 75.5 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 9:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Craig and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Rifle
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 Rifle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craig and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 113.57 mi (182.77 km).
#1 Craig
City in Colorado
| Population | 8,953 |
| Coordinates | 40.5152500, -107.5464500 |
| Altitude | 1889 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $4.33 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $26.99 | $53.97 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
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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