Grand Junction to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

434.7 miles 699.6 km · straight line
579.5 miles actual route 932.6 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Phoenix?

The distance from Grand Junction to Phoenix is 434.7 miles (699.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SSW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.5 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM