Aspen to Ontario: Road Trip Guide & Distance

696.7 miles 1121.2 km · straight line
836 miles estimated 1345.4 km · driving distance
16h 49min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Ontario?

The distance from Aspen to Ontario is 696.7 miles (1121.2 km) as the crow flies. Ontario is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 836 miles, taking about 16h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Ontario 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 Ontario. 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 Aspen to Ontario

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 49min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 11min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 52min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Ontario

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients