How far is Superior, CO from Grand Junction, CO?
The driving distance from Superior, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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.
Location in Colorado, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Grand Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Grand Junction.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
539 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Coal Creek Drive
713 ft · 31 sec · West Coal Creek Drive
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Turn straight onto McCaslin Boulevard
726 ft · 17 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard
39 m · 6 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCaslin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McCaslin Boulevard
32 m · 6 sec · McCaslin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto McCaslin Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · McCaslin Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
1041 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 17 south
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Indiana Street
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Indiana Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 64th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West 64th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ward Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ward Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West
876 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
229.7 mi · 4 hr 15 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 Superior 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
230 mi · 04h 15m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Superior and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to Grand Junction?
The road trip is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Superior and 128 miles from Grand Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 8:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Superior and Sunny near Grand Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
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 Edwards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 190.45 mi (306.5 km).
#1 Superior
Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.
| Population | 13,413 |
| Coordinates | 39.9527600, -105.1686000 |
| Altitude | 1675 |
| 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: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $36.51 | $73.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
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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