How far is Grand Junction, CO from Fountain, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Fountain, CO is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Summit 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 Fountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Fountain.
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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
60.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
915 ft · 12 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North: Fountain
1042 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North: Fountain
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
3010 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto West Indiana Avenue
1035 ft · 24 sec · West Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1001 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Fountain.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Sunny near Fountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Fountain?
The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Grand Junction and 161.6 miles from Fountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.16 one way or $84.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Fountain.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
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 Frisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Fountain. Straight-line distance: 208.74 mi (335.94 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 Fountain
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 31,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.6822200, -104.7008100 |
| Altitude | 1690 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain (-104.70081, 38.68222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.16 | $84.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $46.56 | $93.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $50.06 | $100.11 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
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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