How far is Grand Junction, CO from Castle Rock, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Grand Junction and Castle Rock is 198.9 miles (320.1 km).

Flight distance from Grand Junction, CO to Castle Rock, CO is 198.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Grand Junction to Castle Rock with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Grand Junction, Colorado to Castle Rock, Colorado is: 269.83 miles (434.26 km) by car.

Driving from Grand Junction to Castle Rock will take approximately 04 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Castle Rock

The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the Denver metropolitan area. Castle Rock is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Castle Rock Historical Museum and the Castle Rock Center for the Arts.

Population 70567
GPS Coordinates 39°22'20"N 104°51'22"W
Latitude 39.3722100
Longitude -104.8560900
Altitude 1897
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Grand Junction and Castle Rock

The distance between Grand Junction and Castle Rock is 434 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 49 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 Grand Junction and Castle Rock. The current time is 01:48:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.04 liters (9.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Junction and Castle Rock.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Junction to Castle Rock is $34.66 (diesel $45.1).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $34.66 $38.38 $41.19 $45.1

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grand Junction and Castle Rock (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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