Branson to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1419.8 miles 2284.9 km · straight line
1668.5 miles actual route 2685.2 km · driving distance
28h 55min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Branson from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Branson to Long Beach, California is 1419.8 miles (2284.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Branson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1668.5 miles, taking about 28h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Branson in Missouri and Long Beach, California 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 Branson and Long Beach, California. 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 Branson to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 55min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 42min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~37h 36min $200–$584* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Branson & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 473 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM