How far is Ken Caryl, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Ken Caryl, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eagle County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ken Caryl and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ken Caryl and Grand Junction.
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Start on South Cottonwood Mountain
806 ft · 41 sec · South Cottonwood Mountain
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Turn left onto South Sangre de Cristo Road
723 ft · 34 sec · South Sangre de Cristo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Continental Divide Road
125 m · 14 sec · South Continental Divide Road
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Turn left onto West Ken Caryl Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ken Caryl Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CO 470 West
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Dave Sanders Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver
955 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Grand Junction
2400 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Grand Junction
1705 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
224 mi · 4 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
107 m · 10 sec · South 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ken Caryl and Grand Junction.
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 West
Merge slight left
224 mi · 04h 08m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ken Caryl and Mostly Sunny near Grand Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ken Caryl to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Ken Caryl and 121.9 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 9:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Ken Caryl and Mostly Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ken Caryl and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 187.15 mi (301.19 km).
#1 Ken Caryl
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado
| Population | 32,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.5758200, -105.1122100 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 70 Business (-108.550724, 39.064387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $31.77 | $63.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.72 | $75.44 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
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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