How far is Lafayette, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Grand Junction is 195.29 miles (314.29 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CO to Grand Junction, CO is 195.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Grand Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, Colorado to Grand Junction, Colorado is: 256.28 miles (412.44 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Grand Junction will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in Colorado
| Population | 28579 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°59'37"N 105°5'23"W |
| Latitude | 39.9936000 |
| Longitude | -105.0897100 |
| Altitude | 1588 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado. It is located on the Colorado River in western Colorado. Grand Junction is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of the West and the Colorado National Monument.
| Population | 63447 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'50"N 108°33'2"W |
| Latitude | 39.0638700 |
| Longitude | -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Junction: I 70 Business (-108.550724,39.064387)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Grand Junction
The distance between Lafayette and Grand Junction is 412 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lafayette and Grand Junction. The current time is 05:15:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.23 liters (9.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Grand Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Grand Junction is $32.92 (diesel $42.84).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $32.92 | $36.45 | $39.12 | $42.84 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Grand Junction (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
