Brighton, Colorado to Reedley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.1 miles 1329.5 km · straight line
991.3 miles estimated 1595.4 km · driving distance
19h 57min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Reedley?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Reedley is 826.1 miles (1329.5 km) as the crow flies. Reedley is located WSW of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 991.3 miles, taking about 19h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Reedley 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 Brighton, Colorado and Reedley. 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 Brighton, Colorado to Reedley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 57min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 56min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 56min $119–$347* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Reedley

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
Reedley
36.60°N, 119.45°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients