How far is Granby, CO from Grand Lake, CO?
The driving distance from Granby, CO to Grand Lake, CO is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grand County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granby and Grand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby and Grand Lake.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
57 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Agate Avenue
144 m · 12 sec · East Agate Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1361 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
101 m · 15 sec · East Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.8 mi · 19 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Turn slight right onto West Portal Road east
589 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto West Portal Road
1539 ft · 42 sec · West Portal Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
1894 ft · 54 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Vine Street
5 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby and Grand Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
Turn right onto Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Granby and Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granby to Grand Lake?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hot Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Granby and 8.6 miles from Grand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granby and Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Sulphur Springs
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 Hot Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Grand Lake. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.95 km).
#1 Granby
Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 40.0861000, -105.9394600 |
| Altitude | 2428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Lake
Human settlement in Grand County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 476 |
| Coordinates | 40.2522100, -105.8230700 |
| Altitude | 2557 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Street (-105.823036, 40.252204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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