How far is Steamboat Springs, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Steamboat Springs, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steamboat Springs and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steamboat Springs and Grand Junction.
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Start on the route
72 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Street
62 m · 13 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right
68.5 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2162 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Bellyache Ridge Road
1191 ft · 42 sec · Bellyache Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
26.2 mi · 27 min · Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
80.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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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 Steamboat Springs 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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
80.8 mi · 01h 26m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Steamboat Springs and 91.8 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 10:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Steamboat Springs and Mostly Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steamboat Springs and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 134.06 mi (215.75 km).
#1 Steamboat Springs
County seat city in Routt County, Colorado, USA
| Population | 13,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.4849800, -106.8317200 |
| Altitude | 2052 |
| 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: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $32.12 | $64.23 |
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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