How far is Grand Junction, CO from Craig, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Craig, CO is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 03h 37m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Craig.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Craig.
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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
50.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: West Rifle
1393 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Centennial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Centennial Parkway
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Turn left onto Rifle Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rifle Bypass
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Continue on West 20th Street
804 ft · 12 sec · West 20th Street
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Continue on West 20th Street
2138 ft · 41 sec · West 20th Street
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Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue
2571 ft · 49 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Government Road
37.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Government Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Market Street
47.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min · West Market Street
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Continue on West Victory Way
1 mi · 2 min · West Victory Way
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Turn slight left onto West Victory Way
146 m · 21 sec · West Victory Way
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Continue on Ranney Street
660 ft · 22 sec · Ranney Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1825 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Craig.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
50.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Sunny near Craig.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Craig?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Rifle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Grand Junction and 75.2 miles from Craig.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Craig.
Stop Ideas Near Rifle
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 Rifle.
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Grand Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Craig. Straight-line distance: 113.57 mi (182.77 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 Craig
City in Colorado
| Population | 8,953 |
| Coordinates | 40.5152500, -107.5464500 |
| Altitude | 1889 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craig (-107.54645, 40.51525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.33 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $26.83 | $53.67 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
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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