How far is Grand Junction, CO from Edwards, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Edwards, CO is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Edwards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Edwards.
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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
126.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Edwards
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road
7 m · 1 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
92 m · 6 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Edwards Access Road
23 m · 2 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Edwards Access Road
1949 ft · 41 sec · Edwards Access Road
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Turn right
64 m · 16 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 Edwards.
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
127 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Sunny near Edwards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Edwards?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Grand Junction and 67 miles from Edwards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Edwards.
Stop Ideas Near Silt
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 Silt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Edwards. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.19 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 Edwards
Location in Colorado, USA
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.6449900, -106.5942000 |
| Altitude | 2201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwards (-106.5942, 39.64499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.41 | $44.81 |
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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