Barstow to Great Sand Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Barstow from Great Sand Dunes?
The distance from Barstow to Great Sand Dunes is 666.2 miles (1072.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Sand Dunes is located ENE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.4 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Barstow 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow 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.
How to Get from Barstow to Great Sand Dunes
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator