Aspen to La Quinta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aspen from La Quinta?

The distance from Aspen to La Quinta is 650.8 miles (1047.4 km) as the crow flies. La Quinta is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781 miles, taking about 15h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and La Quinta in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aspen and La Quinta. 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.