Origin
Granby, CO
Morning in Granby on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granby, CO to Grand Lake, CO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granby, CO
Daniel Żabiński
Trip Overview
This short 15.2-mile drive from Granby to Grand Lake, Colorado, takes about 25 minutes and is perfect as a single-day trip. You'll mainly be on the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway, with a brief stint on North 2nd Street and Grand Avenue. With a low fuel cost estimated at $2, this route offers a quick and easy transition between two points within the Mountain West region. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to spend your time upon arrival.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 15.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the full 25 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. This route is characterized by frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape rather than long, open highway stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 / East Agate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 40 / East Agate Avenue
Turn right onto US 40 / East Agate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East Diamond Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 61 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto CR 61 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Granby, CO to Grand Lake, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Portal Road East along the way.
Portal Road East
14.4 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| North 2nd Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Portal Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Agate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Diamond Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
— 12.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby, CO and Grand Lake, CO.
1
Start on this road
140 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 40
471 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Agate Avenue
4
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
1st Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto East Diamond Avenue
332 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Diamond Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 61
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto US 34
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward West Portal Road east
9
Turn straight onto West Portal Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Portal Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grand Avenue
11
Turn right onto Vine Street
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Vine Street
12
Arrive at destination
Vine Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grand Lake, CO
Morning in Grand Lake on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Granby, CO to Grand Lake, CO covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway, North 2nd Street, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Granby, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 / East Agate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Granby, CO to Grand Lake, CO, road signs begin pointing toward Portal Road East along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Rocky Mountain National Park.
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