Apple Valley, California to Hereford, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

839.9 miles 1351.7 km · straight line
1007.9 miles estimated 1622 km · driving distance
20h 17min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Hereford, Texas?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Hereford, Texas is 839.9 miles (1351.7 km) as the crow flies. Hereford, Texas is located E of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1007.9 miles, taking about 20h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Hereford, Texas in Texas.

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 Apple Valley, California and Hereford, Texas. 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 Hereford, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 17min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 20min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 22min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Hereford, Texas

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Hereford, Texas
34.82°N, 102.40°W
America/Chicago
1163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients