How far is Glenwood Springs, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Glenwood Springs, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction.
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Start on Pine Street
37 m · 9 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
581 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Laurel Street
44 m · 3 sec · Laurel Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Street
53 m · 6 sec · Laurel Street
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Take the ramp right
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Glenwood Springs 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.
Laurel Street
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 23m
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 Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Parachute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Glenwood Springs and 43.5 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood Springs and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Parachute
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 Parachute.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 73.66 mi (118.54 km).
#1 Glenwood Springs
City in Colorado
| Population | 10,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.5505400, -107.3247800 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
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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