Aspen to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aspen from Truckee?

The distance from Aspen to Truckee is 714.5 miles (1149.8 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located W of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.4 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Truckee 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 Truckee. 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.