Grand Junction to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.2 miles 663.3 km · straight line
507.5 miles actual route 816.8 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Las Vegas?

The distance from Grand Junction to Las Vegas is 412.2 miles (663.3 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.5 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM