Big Bend to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

941.1 miles 1514.5 km · straight line
1132.7 miles actual route 1822.9 km · driving distance
21h 2min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Los Angeles?

The distance from Big Bend to Los Angeles is 941.1 miles (1514.5 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WNW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1132.7 miles, taking about 21h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Los Angeles 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 Big Bend and Los Angeles. 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 Big Bend to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 2min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 14min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~27h 21min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM