Grand Junction to La Quinta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.2 miles 917.7 km · straight line
684.3 miles estimated 1101.2 km · driving distance
13h 46min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from La Quinta?

The distance from Grand Junction to La Quinta is 570.2 miles (917.7 km) as the crow flies. La Quinta is located SW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 684.3 miles, taking about 13h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and La Quinta in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Junction and La Quinta. 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 Grand Junction to La Quinta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 46min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 31min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 54min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & La Quinta

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients