How far is Grand Junction, CO from Southglenn, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Southglenn, CO is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Southglenn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Southglenn.
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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
223.7 mi · 4 hr 11 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
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, University Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 177: University Boulevard
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 177 North: University Boulevard
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South University Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · South University Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Easter Place
88 m · 18 sec · East Easter Place
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Turn left onto South Knolls Way
681 ft · 32 sec · South Knolls Way
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Turn right onto East Easter Avenue
2316 ft · 1 min · East Easter Avenue
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Turn right onto South Madison Court
47 m · 8 sec · South Madison Court
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Turn right onto South Saint Paul Street
764 ft · 36 sec · South Saint Paul Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Drive
583 ft · 28 sec · East Fremont Drive
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Turn right onto South Fillmore Circle
97 m · 17 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Continue on South Fillmore Circle
36 m · 5 sec · South Fillmore Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fillmore Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Southglenn.
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 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Southglenn?
The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Grand Junction and 127.4 miles from Southglenn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 7:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Junction and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southglenn.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Southglenn. Straight-line distance: 195.66 mi (314.88 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 Southglenn
Neighborhood in Centennial, Colorado, United States
| Population | 42,268 |
| Coordinates | 39.5872100, -104.9527600 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southglenn (-104.95276, 39.58721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.21 | $66.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.43 | $78.86 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $42.54 | $85.08 |
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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