How far is Grand Junction, CO from Denver, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Grand Junction and Denver is 196 miles (315.44 km).
Flight distance from Grand Junction, CO to Denver, CO is 196 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Grand Junction to Denver with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Grand Junction, Colorado to Denver, Colorado is: 243.21 miles (391.4 km) by car.
Driving from Grand Junction to Denver will take approximately 03 hours 52 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. Denver is a major center for the financial services industry and is home to the Denver Broncos football team.
| Population | 735538 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'21"N 104°59'5"W |
| Latitude | 39.7391500 |
| Longitude | -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Denver: (-104.984198,39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time Between Grand Junction and Denver
The distance between Grand Junction and Denver is 391 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 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 Grand Junction and Denver. The current time is 03:19:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.49 liters (8.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Junction and Denver.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Junction to Denver is $31.24 (diesel $40.65).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $31.24 | $34.59 | $37.13 | $40.65 |
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The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grand Junction and Denver (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
Driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Grand Junction 251.03 miles (404 km)
Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Grand Junction 309.9 miles (499 km)
