Barstow to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740.1 miles 1191 km · straight line
903.1 miles actual route 1453.4 km · driving distance
15h 41min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Denver?

The distance from Barstow to Denver is 740.1 miles (1191 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located ENE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 903.1 miles, taking about 15h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Denver 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 and Denver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 41min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 49min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~20h 23min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Denver

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM