Distance between Vernal CO and Grand Junction CO
The distance from Vernal to Grand Junction is 67 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes and goes through Montrose, Delta, Olathe, Uncompahgre, Chipeta and Whitewater.
| Shortest distance by air | 61 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 67.1 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 17 min |
| Fuel amount | 2.3 gal |
| Fuel cost | 9 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Montrose | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 550 US 50 18 mi, 21 min
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| Olathe | 18 mi | 21 min | 0.6 gal | |
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US 50 6 mi, 06 min
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| Chipeta | 24 mi | 27 min | 0.8 gal | |
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US 50 7 mi, 08 min
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| Delta | 30 mi | 35 min | 0.9 gal | |
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US 50 28 mi, 30 min
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| Whitewater | 58 mi | 1 h 05 min | 2.0 gal | |
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US 50 9 mi, 11 min
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| Grand Junction | 67 mi | 1 h 17 min | 2.2 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Vernal to Grand Junction?
Fuel cost: 9 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 67.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Vernal to Grand Junction?
Driving time: 1 h 17 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 39 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 42 min
- 8 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 9 min
- 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
- 8 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 9 min
- 5 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 6 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 4 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Vernal to Grand Junction by land?
The distance between Vernal and Grand Junction is 67.1 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Vernal and Grand Junction respectively.
How far is Vernal to Grand Junction by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Vernal and Grand Junction is 60.9 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 Vernal and Grand Junction respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Vernal from Grand Junction by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 61 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 26 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 Vernal to Grand Junction?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 24 min to cover the distance of 61 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 28 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 Vernal and Grand Junction?
The halfway point between Vernal and Grand Junction is Delta. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Delta to Vernal is 30 mi and driving will take about 35 min. The road between Delta and Grand Junction has length 37 mi and will take approximately 42 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Vernal in relation to Grand Junction?
Vernal is located 61 mi south-east of Grand Junction.
Vernal has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.38971, longitude -107.82923.
Grand Junction has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.06396, longitude -108.55073.
Which highway goes from Vernal to Grand Junction?
The route from Vernal to Grand Junction follows US 50.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 550: 8 mi
- CO 141: 2 mi
- I 70 Business: 1 mi