How far is Grand Junction, CO from Cimarron Hills, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Cimarron Hills, CO is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Home Rule Municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Cimarron Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Cimarron Hills.
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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
225.4 mi · 4 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: 6th Avenue, Lakewood
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
55.5 mi · 1 hr · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Interquest Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Interquest Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Interquest Parkway
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Turn right onto North Powers Boulevard
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Powers Boulevard
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Turn left onto Constitution Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Constitution Avenue
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Turn right onto Peterson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Turn left onto Palmer Park Boulevard
159 m · 13 sec · Palmer Park Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmer Park Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Cimarron Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
225 mi · 04h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Mostly Clear near Cimarron Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Cimarron Hills?
The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Vail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Grand Junction and 155.7 miles from Cimarron Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.8 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Junction and Mostly Clear near Cimarron Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Vail
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 Vail.
Vail, Colorado
Frisco, Colorado
Fairplay, CO
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Cimarron Hills. Straight-line distance: 207.41 mi (333.79 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 Cimarron Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 16,161 |
| Coordinates | 38.8586100, -104.6988600 |
| Altitude | 1965 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cimarron Hills (-104.69886, 38.85861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $40.60 | $81.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $44.84 | $89.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $48.21 | $96.43 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $52.01 | $104.02 |
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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