How far is Grand Junction, CO from Montrose, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Montrose, CO is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 01h 21m.
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.
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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 Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Montrose.
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Start on South 13th Street
107 m · 21 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Ute Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · South 5th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
20.8 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Townsend Avenue
760 ft · 27 sec · South Townsend Avenue
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Continue on South Townsend Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Townsend Avenue
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
70 m · 10 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Montrose.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left onto Main Street
20.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Montrose?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Grand Junction and 30.3 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Delta
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 Delta.
Grand Junction
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO
Glenwood Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 54.38 mi (87.51 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 Montrose
Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
| Population | 19,902 |
| Coordinates | 38.4783200, -107.8761700 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-107.87617, 38.47832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
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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