How far is Denver, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Denver and Grand Junction is 196 miles (315.44 km).
Flight distance from Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO is 196 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Denver to Grand Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Grand Junction, Colorado is: 243.64 miles (392.1 km) by car.
Driving from Denver to Grand Junction will take approximately 03 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.
| Population | 735538 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W |
| Latitude | 39.7391500 |
| Longitude | -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado. It is located on the Colorado River in western Colorado. Grand Junction is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of the West and the Colorado National Monument.
| Population | 63447 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'50"N 108°33'2"W |
| Latitude | 39.0638700 |
| Longitude | -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Junction: I 70 Business (-108.550724,39.064387)
Estimated Travel Time Between Denver and Grand Junction
The distance between Denver and Grand Junction is 392 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Denver and Grand Junction. The current time is 06:34:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.54 liters (8.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Denver and Grand Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Denver to Grand Junction is $31.29 (diesel $40.73).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $31.29 | $34.66 | $37.19 | $40.73 |
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The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Denver and Grand Junction (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
