How far is Brighton, CO from Grand Junction, CO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Brighton and Grand Junction is 208.72 miles (335.91 km).

Flight distance from Brighton, CO to Grand Junction, CO is 208.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Brighton to Grand Junction with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Brighton, Colorado to Grand Junction, Colorado is: 260.93 miles (419.92 km) by car.

Driving from Brighton to Grand Junction will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.

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#1 Brighton

A city in Adams County, Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the county, in the Denver metropolitan area. Brighton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Brighton Historical Society and the Brighton Museum.

Population 40783
GPS Coordinates 39°59'7"N 104°49'14"W
Latitude 39.9852600
Longitude -104.8205300
Altitude 1519
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Brighton and Grand Junction

The distance between Brighton and Grand Junction is 420 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 39 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 Brighton and Grand Junction. The current time is 11:39:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.85 liters (9.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brighton and Grand Junction.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brighton to Grand Junction is $33.51 (diesel $43.62).

Colorado gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.64 $4.03 $4.33 $4.74
Total $33.51 $37.11 $39.83 $43.62

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 November 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Brighton 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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