Bloomington, Indiana to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1177.8 miles 1895.5 km · straight line
1413.4 miles estimated 2274.6 km · driving distance
28h 26min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Grand Junction?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Grand Junction is 1177.8 miles (1895.5 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located W of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1413.4 miles, taking about 28h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Grand Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 26min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 7min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 58min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 393 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients