Casper to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

885.8 miles 1425.5 km · straight line
1075.9 miles actual route 1731.5 km · driving distance
18h 55min estimated drive time
$104 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Casper from Los Angeles?

The distance from Casper to Los Angeles is 885.8 miles (1425.5 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SW of Casper. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1075.9 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Casper in Wyoming 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 Casper 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 Casper to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 55min $104 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 42min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~24h 36min $129–$377* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Casper & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Casper
42.87°N, 106.31°W
America/Denver
1560m 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 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM