How far is Grand Junction, CO from Littleton, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Littleton, CO is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eagle 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 Littleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Littleton.
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Start on Pitkin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitkin Avenue
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver
223.7 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 East: Colorado Springs, Golden, Boulder, 6th Avenue
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 470 East: Colorado Springs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North: Denver
1288 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 88
861 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 88 South
91 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Federal Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Belleview Avenue
1195 ft · 20 sec · West Belleview Avenue
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Turn right onto South Prince Street
1842 ft · 52 sec · South Prince Street
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Turn right onto South Santa Fe Drive
3096 ft · 51 sec · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn left onto West Bowles Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · West Bowles Avenue
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Continue on West Alamo Avenue
1094 ft · 29 sec · West Alamo Avenue
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Turn left onto South Prince Street
62 m · 12 sec · South Prince Street
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Turn left
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Littleton.
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
224 mi · 04h 12m
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 Littleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Littleton?
The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Grand Junction and 124 miles from Littleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Littleton.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Littleton. Straight-line distance: 192.61 mi (309.98 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 Littleton
A city in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
| Population | 46,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.6133200, -105.0166500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Littleton (-105.01665, 39.61332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.32 | $64.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $35.69 | $71.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.38 | $76.75 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $41.40 | $82.80 |
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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