Grand Junction, CO Road Trips

Grand Junction, CO serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 61-mile quick runs to 290-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Grand Junction, CO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

290.3 mi

Loveland, CO

Quickest Drive

1h 21m

Montrose, CO

Plan Around Grand Junction, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Grand Junction, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Erie, CO to Grand Junction, CO 265.7 mi · 4h 21m Aurora, CO to Grand Junction, CO 256.9 mi · 4h 6m Westminster, CO to Grand Junction, CO 245.2 mi · 3h 55m Cañon City, CO to Grand Junction, CO 245 mi · 6h

Continue From Grand Junction, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Grand Junction, CO to Loveland, CO 290.3 mi · 5h 33m Grand Junction, CO to Longmont, CO 276.4 mi · 4h 23m Grand Junction, CO to Aurora, CO 257.1 mi · 4h 4m Grand Junction, CO to Lafayette, CO 255.9 mi · 4h 59m

Trips from Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO to Loveland, CO

290.3 mi 5h 33m

Grand Junction, CO to Longmont, CO

276.4 mi 4h 23m

Grand Junction, CO to Aurora, CO

257.1 mi 4h 4m

Grand Junction, CO to Lafayette, CO

255.9 mi 4h 59m

Grand Junction, CO to Littleton, CO

247.8 mi 4h 46m

Grand Junction, CO to Cañon City, CO

245.1 mi 5h 59m

Grand Junction, CO to Wheat Ridge, CO

241.2 mi 4h 36m

Grand Junction, CO to Durango, CO

167.1 mi 4h

Grand Junction, CO to Moab, UT

113.4 mi 2h 5m

Grand Junction, CO to Montrose, CO

60.5 mi 1h 21m

Driving from Grand Junction, CO

On average, trips departing from Grand Junction, CO run 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 59m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Grand Junction, CO include Loveland, CO (290.3 mi, 5h 33m), Longmont, CO (276.4 mi, 4h 23m), Aurora, CO (257.1 mi, 4h 4m), Lafayette, CO (255.9 mi, 4h 59m), and Littleton, CO (247.8 mi, 4h 46m). These routes span 2 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.

Planning & Costs

For the average 215-mile drive from Grand Junction, CO, expect to burn about 8.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Grand Junction, CO and 7 routes heading into Grand Junction, CO, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 290 miles.

The longest mapped route from Grand Junction, CO covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 59m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.

The average route from Grand Junction, CO runs about 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Grand Junction, CO include Loveland, CO, Longmont, CO, Aurora, CO and Lafayette, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.