Aspen to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

733.8 miles 1180.9 km · straight line
916 miles actual route 1474.1 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Aspen to Long Beach, California is 733.8 miles (1180.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Long Beach, California 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. 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 Aspen and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aspen to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM