How far is Grand Junction, CO from Clifton, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Clifton, CO is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Clifton.
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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
597 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto F Road
818 ft · 23 sec · F Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward F Road
23 m · 1 sec · F Road
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Exit the roundabout onto F Road
110 m · 10 sec · F Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · F Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Clifton.
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.
Pitkin Avenue
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4.25 mi · 00h 07m
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 Grand Junction and Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Clifton?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Fruitvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Grand Junction and 2.9 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Fruitvale
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 Fruitvale.
Grand Junction
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 5.78 mi (9.31 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 Clifton
Clifton is a place in Colorado, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0919300, -108.4489800 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-108.44898, 39.09193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
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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