Barstow Heights to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.4 miles 887.4 km · straight line
661.7 miles estimated 1064.9 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Barstow Heights from Grand Junction?

The distance from Barstow Heights to Grand Junction is 551.4 miles (887.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located NE of Barstow Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.7 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Barstow Heights in California and Grand Junction in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow Heights and Grand Junction. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow Heights to Grand Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow Heights & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Barstow Heights
34.87°N, 117.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
780m elevation
Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients