How far is Grand Junction, CO from The Pinery, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to The Pinery, CO is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and The Pinery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and The Pinery.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on E470
1652 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on E-470
5 mi · 5 min · E-470
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 83
2145 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto CO 83 South: Parker Road
614 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Parker Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road
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Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway
969 ft · 34 sec · North Pinery Parkway
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
126 m · 23 sec · Mountain View Drive
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 The Pinery.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Junction and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Pinery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to The Pinery?
The road trip is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 134.9 miles from Grand Junction and 135.2 miles from The Pinery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 6:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.24 one way or $70.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Junction and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Pinery.
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 The Pinery. Straight-line distance: 205.93 mi (331.41 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 The Pinery
Census designated place
| Population | 10,517 |
| Coordinates | 39.4552700, -104.7344200 |
| Altitude | 1904 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Pinery (-104.73442, 39.45527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $38.92 | $77.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.85 | $83.69 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $45.14 | $90.29 |
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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