Grand Junction to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Junction from Kirksville?

The distance from Grand Junction to Kirksville is 852.1 miles (1371.4 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located E of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1022.6 miles, taking about 20h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Kirksville in Missouri.

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 Kirksville. 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.