Death Valley to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Grand Junction?

The distance from Death Valley to Grand Junction is 489.6 miles (788 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.6 miles, taking about 11h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Grand Junction in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Death Valley 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.