Grand Junction to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1683.9 miles 2710 km · straight line
1926.6 miles actual route 3100.5 km · driving distance
35h 1min estimated drive time
$185 - $228 estimated fuel cost
~3h 53min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Washington DC?

The distance from Grand Junction to Washington DC is 1683.9 miles (2710 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1926.6 miles, taking about 35h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 53min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 1min $185 - $228 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 1min $154–$289* Budget
Train ~45h 31min $231–$674* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 561 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 140 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM