How far is Sterling, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Grand Junction is 303.22 miles (487.98 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, CO to Grand Junction, CO is 303.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Sterling to Grand Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Colorado to Grand Junction, Colorado is: 366.51 miles (589.84 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Grand Junction will take approximately 05 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Sterling
City in Colorado
| Population | 14078 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W |
| Latitude | 40.6255400 |
| Longitude | -103.2077100 |
| Altitude | 1200 |
| 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 Sterling and Grand Junction
The distance between Sterling and Grand Junction is 590 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 33 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 Sterling and Grand Junction. The current time is 10:55:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.96 liters (12.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Grand Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Grand Junction is $47.08 (diesel $61.26).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $47.08 | $52.13 | $55.95 | $61.26 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling 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.
