Blue Springs to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

765 miles 1231.1 km · straight line
918 miles estimated 1477.3 km · driving distance
18h 28min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Grand Junction?

The distance from Blue Springs to Grand Junction is 765 miles (1231.1 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located W of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 918 miles, taking about 18h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Grand Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 28min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 10min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 0min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m 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 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients