How far is Golden, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Golden and Grand Junction is 184.04 miles (296.19 km).
Flight distance from Golden, CO to Grand Junction, CO is 184.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Golden to Grand Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Golden, Colorado to Grand Junction, Colorado is: 235.92 miles (379.68 km) by car.
Driving from Golden to Grand Junction will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Golden
County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 20347 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°45'20"N 105°13'16"W |
| Latitude | 39.7555400 |
| Longitude | -105.2211000 |
| Altitude | 1730 |
| 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 Golden and Grand Junction
The distance between Golden and Grand Junction is 380 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 13 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 Golden and Grand Junction. The current time is 04:01:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.51 liters (8.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Golden and Grand Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Golden to Grand Junction is $30.3 (diesel $39.44).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $30.3 | $33.56 | $36.01 | $39.44 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Golden 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.
