How far is Grand Junction, CO from Bailey, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Bailey, CO is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Bailey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Bailey.
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Start on Pitkin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitkin Avenue
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
192.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Georgetown
1181 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
74 m · 12 sec · 15th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Argentine Street
5 m · 1 sec · Argentine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Argentine Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Argentine Street
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Continue on Brownell Street
822 ft · 40 sec · Brownell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
143 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Rose Street
958 ft · 25 sec · Rose Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Guanella Pass Road
23.6 mi · 48 min · Guanella Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Wellington Lake Road
45 m · 6 sec · Wellington Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wellington Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Bailey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
192 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Bailey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Bailey?
The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Grand Junction and 118.2 miles from Bailey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.96 one way or $67.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Junction and Mostly Cloudy near Bailey.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Bailey. Straight-line distance: 166.37 mi (267.74 km).
#1 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bailey
Located in Park County at an elevation of 7,740 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Platte Canyon area of the Rocky Mountain foothills along the North Fork of the South Platte River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4055400, -105.4733300 |
| Altitude | 2359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bailey (-105.47333, 39.40554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $4.10 | $33.96 | $67.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $37.28 | $74.55 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $52.59 | $105.17 |
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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