How far is Grand Lake, CO from Granby, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Lake, CO to Granby, CO is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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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 Grand County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Lake and Granby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Lake and Granby.
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Start on Vine Street
5 m · 6 sec · Vine Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1894 ft · 52 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Portal Road
1715 ft · 53 sec · West Portal Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · East Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
676 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Topaz Avenue
146 m · 16 sec · East Topaz Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
153 m · 24 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
43 m · 10 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 Lake and Granby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Granby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Lake to Granby?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hot Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Grand Lake and 7.6 miles from Granby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Granby.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Sulphur Springs
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 Hot Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Lake and Granby. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.95 km).
#1 Grand Lake
Human settlement in Grand County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 476 |
| Coordinates | 40.2522100, -105.8230700 |
| Altitude | 2557 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granby
Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 40.0861000, -105.9394600 |
| Altitude | 2428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granby (-105.93946, 40.0861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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