Aspen to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

725.5 miles 1167.6 km · straight line
902.2 miles actual route 1452 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Los Angeles?

The distance from Aspen to Los Angeles is 725.5 miles (1167.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 902.2 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM