Grand Junction to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Grand Junction from Ridgecrest?
The distance from Grand Junction to Ridgecrest is 554.2 miles (891.9 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located WSW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.1 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator