How far is Fort Collins, CO from Grand Junction, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fort Collins and Grand Junction is 211.83 miles (340.9 km).

Flight distance from Fort Collins, CO to Grand Junction, CO is 211.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Fort Collins to Grand Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fort Collins, Colorado to Grand Junction, Colorado is: 303.4 miles (488.27 km) by car.

Driving from Fort Collins to Grand Junction will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Fort Collins

The fifth most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fort Collins is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Museum of Art.

Population 168234
GPS Coordinates 40°35'7"N 105°5'4"W
Latitude 40.5852600
Longitude -105.0844200
Altitude 1525
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Collins and Grand Junction

The distance between Fort Collins and Grand Junction is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 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 Fort Collins and Grand Junction. The current time is 19:18:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.53 liters (10.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Collins and Grand Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Collins to Grand Junction is $38.97 (diesel $50.71).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $38.97 $43.16 $46.31 $50.71

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Collins 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.

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