Aspen to Pomona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.8 miles 1129.5 km · straight line
842.2 miles estimated 1355.4 km · driving distance
16h 57min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Pomona?

The distance from Aspen to Pomona is 701.8 miles (1129.5 km) as the crow flies. Pomona is located WSW of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 842.2 miles, taking about 16h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Pomona 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 Pomona. 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 Pomona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 57min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 20min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 2min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Pomona

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Pomona
34.06°N, 117.75°W
America/Los_Angeles
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients