How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 321.2 miles (517 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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 05h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Summit 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 Fort Morgan and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Grand Junction.
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Start on State Street
42 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Merge slight left
232.9 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Fort Morgan 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 76 West
Merge slight left
233 mi · 04h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Morgan to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 321.2 miles (517 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Fort Morgan and 160.8 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 6:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.94 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Fort Morgan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 265.63 mi (427.49 km).
#1 Fort Morgan
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 11,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.2502600, -103.7999500 |
| Altitude | 1319 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $41.94 | $83.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $46.31 | $92.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $49.79 | $99.59 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $53.72 | $107.44 |
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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