Aspen to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aspen from Palmdale?

The distance from Aspen to Palmdale is 700.3 miles (1127 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.3 miles, taking about 16h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Palmdale 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 Palmdale. 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.