Apple Valley, California to Durango: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.8 miles 892.8 km · straight line
665.7 miles estimated 1071.4 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Durango?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Durango is 554.8 miles (892.8 km) as the crow flies. Durango is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.7 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Durango in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and Durango. 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 Apple Valley, California to Durango

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Durango

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients