How far is Winter Park, CO from Grand Lake, CO?
The driving distance from Winter Park, CO to Grand Lake, CO is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winter Park and Grand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Park and Grand Lake.
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Start on Trademark Drive
8 m · 29 sec · Trademark Drive
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Continue on Trademark Drive
77 m · 15 sec · Trademark Drive
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Turn left onto Winter Park Drive
58 m · 11 sec · Winter Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Town Drive
1046 ft · 38 sec · Old Town Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Zerex Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Zerex Street
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Continue on North Zerex Street
15.1 mi · 26 min · North Zerex Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1361 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
101 m · 15 sec · East Diamond Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
12.8 mi · 19 min · Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
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Turn slight right onto West Portal Road east
589 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto West Portal Road
1539 ft · 42 sec · West Portal Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
1894 ft · 54 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Vine Street
5 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winter Park and Grand Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Zerex Street
Continue on North Zerex Street
15.1 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Winter Park and Mostly Sunny near Grand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winter Park to Grand Lake?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Granby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Winter Park and 18.8 miles from Grand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Winter Park and Mostly Sunny near Grand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Granby
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 Granby.
Granby
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winter Park and Grand Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.42 km).
#1 Winter Park
Town in Colorado, United States
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.8916500, -105.7630600 |
| Altitude | 2759 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Lake
Human settlement in Grand County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 476 |
| Coordinates | 40.2522100, -105.8230700 |
| Altitude | 2557 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Street (-105.823036, 40.252204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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