Grand Junction to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Junction from Peoria?

The distance from Grand Junction to Peoria is 1009.7 miles (1624.9 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located ENE of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1211.6 miles, taking about 24h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Peoria in Illinois.

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 Peoria. 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.