How far is Grand Lake, CO from Winter Park, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Lake, CO to Winter Park, CO is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Lake and Winter Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Lake and Winter Park.
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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
1361 ft · 45 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Agate Avenue
15.1 mi · 26 min · East Agate Avenue
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Continue on South Zerex Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Zerex Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn uturn onto Old Town Drive
1026 ft · 33 sec · Old Town Drive
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Turn right onto Winter Park Drive
51 m · 6 sec · Winter Park Drive
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Turn right onto Trademark Drive
75 m · 11 sec · Trademark Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trademark Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Lake and Winter Park.
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.
East Agate Avenue
Turn left onto East Agate Avenue
15.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Lake and Chance Snow Showers near Winter Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Lake to Winter Park?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Granby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Grand Lake and 17.6 miles from Winter Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Lake and Chance Snow Showers near Winter Park.
Stop Ideas Near Granby
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 Granby.
Granby
Fraser – Winter Park
Boulder, Colorado
Frisco, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Lake and Winter Park. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.42 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 Winter Park
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.8916500, -105.7630600 |
| Altitude | 2759 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winter Park (-105.76306, 39.89165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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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