Distance between Grand Mesa CO and Rifle CO

The distance from Grand Mesa to Rifle is 68 miles by road including 29 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes and goes through Parachute, John Held Corner, Mesa and Rulison.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Grand Mesa 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
FS 121 CO 65 16 mi, 21 min
John Held Corner 16 mi 0:21 21 min 0.2 gal
CO 65 9 mi, 12 min
Mesa 25 mi 0:33 33 min 0.8 gal
CO 65 45½ 25 mi, 26 min
Parachute 50 mi 1:00 1 h 00 min 1.7 gal
I 70 6 mi, 05 min
Rulison 57 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 1.8 gal
I 70 12 mi, 10 min
Rifle 68 mi 1:16 1 h 16 min 2.2 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Grand Mesa to Rifle?

Fuel cost: 8.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 67.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Grand Mesa to Rifle?

Driving time: 1 h 16 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 28 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 24 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 16 min
  • 23 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 30 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Grand Mesa to Rifle by land?

The distance between Grand Mesa and Rifle is 67.7 mi by road including 28.6 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Grand Mesa and Rifle respectively.

How far is Grand Mesa to Rifle by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Grand Mesa and Rifle is 35.4 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Grand Mesa and Rifle respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Grand Mesa from Rifle by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 35 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Grand Mesa to Rifle?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 14 min to cover the distance of 35 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Grand Mesa and Rifle?

The halfway point between Grand Mesa and Rifle is Mesa. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Mesa to Grand Mesa is 25 mi and driving will take about 33 min. The road between Mesa and Rifle has length 43 mi and will take approximately 42 min.

Where is Grand Mesa in relation to Rifle?

Grand Mesa is located 35 mi south-west of Rifle.

Grand Mesa has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.04026, longitude -107.94979.

Rifle has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.5347, longitude -107.78312.

Which highway goes from Grand Mesa to Rifle?

The route from Grand Mesa to Rifle follows I 70, US 6, CO 65.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 45½: 11 mi
  • FS 121: 2 mi
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