Grand Junction to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

986.9 miles 1588.2 km · straight line
1171 miles actual route 1884.5 km · driving distance
22h 22min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Houston?

The distance from Grand Junction to Houston is 986.9 miles (1588.2 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1171 miles, taking about 22h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Houston in Texas.

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. 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 Grand Junction and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Grand Junction to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 22min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 50min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~29h 5min $141–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Houston

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM