How far is Edwards, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Edwards, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
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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 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwards and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards and Grand Junction.
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Start on the route
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Edwards Access Road
46 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
98 m · 7 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the rotary onto Edwards Access Road
2130 ft · 42 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edwards Access Road
38 m · 3 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
97 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edwards Access Road
35 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
96 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
32.3 mi · 34 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
80.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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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 Edwards and Grand Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
80.8 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Edwards 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 Edwards to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Silt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Edwards and 67.2 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwards and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Silt
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 Silt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.19 km).
#1 Edwards
Location in Colorado, USA
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.6449900, -106.5942000 |
| Altitude | 2201 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.81 | $41.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
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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