Barstow to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barstow from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Barstow to Rocky Mountain is 724.8 miles (1166.4 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.7 miles, taking about 17h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain. 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.