Delano to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.1 miles 1012.4 km · straight line
754.9 miles estimated 1214.9 km · driving distance
15h 11min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Delano from Grand Junction?

The distance from Delano to Grand Junction is 629.1 miles (1012.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located ENE of Delano. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.9 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Delano 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 Delano 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 Delano to Grand Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 11min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 13min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 44min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delano & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Delano
35.77°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
96m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients