Barstow Heights to Great Sand Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barstow Heights from Great Sand Dunes?

The distance from Barstow Heights to Great Sand Dunes is 668.7 miles (1076.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Sand Dunes is located ENE of Barstow Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.4 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Barstow Heights in California and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Barstow Heights and Great Sand Dunes. 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.