Grand Junction to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

639.2 miles 1028.7 km · straight line
776.3 miles actual route 1249.3 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Los Angeles?

The distance from Grand Junction to Los Angeles is 639.2 miles (1028.7 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 776.3 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM