How far is The Pinery, CO from Grand Junction, CO?

The driving distance from The Pinery, CO to Grand Junction, CO is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.66 mi
04h 25m
Flight
205.93 mi
331.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.93 mi
Kilometers
331.41 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.66 mi
Kilometers
437.2 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Junction
Mon, May 4, 1:41 PM MDT
Return by in The Pinery
Mon, May 4, 6:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Pinery
2026-05-04T09:15
Arrive Grand Junction
Mon, May 4, 1:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Pinery
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Avon
CO

Home Rule Municipality that is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States

From The Pinery
135.7 mi
02h 12m
To Grand Junction
136 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Pinery and Grand Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Pinery and Grand Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    126 m · 20 sec · Mountain View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pinery Parkway

    871 ft · 32 sec · North Pinery Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Parker Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · South Parker Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward E470 Toll South, I 25: Colorado Springs

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto E-470

    5.4 mi · 5 min · E-470

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 470 EXPR West

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West

    38 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    18 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver

    955 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Grand Junction

    2400 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1705 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    224 mi · 4 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, US 6, US 50: Clifton, Grand Junction, Delta

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    107 m · 10 sec · South 13th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Pinery and Grand Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
225 mi · 83%
CO 470 West
18 mi · 7%
CO 470 EXPR West
7.61 mi · 3%
I 70 Business
7.08 mi · 3%
South Parker Road
6.77 mi · 2%
E-470
5.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
02h 12m from The Pinery
Leave By
8:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Pinery and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Pinery to Grand Junction?

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from The Pinery and 136 miles from Grand Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 8:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.46 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Pinery and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.

BUS

Vail, Colorado

15 mi away
241 South Frontage Road East
BUS

Frisco, Colorado

37 mi away
1010 Meadow Drive
BUS

Fairplay, CO

64 mi away
620 US Highway 285
RAIL

Glenwood Springs

69 mi away
413 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Pinery and Grand Junction. Straight-line distance: 205.93 mi (331.41 km).

The Pinery

#1 The Pinery

Census designated place

Population10,517
Coordinates39.4552700, -104.7344200
Altitude1904
CountryUnited States
Grand Junction

#2 Grand Junction

The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.

Population63,447
Coordinates39.0638700, -108.5506500
Altitude1400
CountryUnited States
Start: (-104.734238, 39.455302)
End: I 70 Business (-108.550724, 39.064387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.29 L · about $35.46
Round trip
$70.93
19.18 gal · 72.58 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $35.46 $70.93
Mid-grade $4.08 $39.17 $78.33
Premium $4.39 $42.11 $84.22
Diesel $4.74 $45.43 $90.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between The Pinery and Grand Junction. The current time is 09:15:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.