Castle Rock to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.4 miles 1330 km · straight line
1043.5 miles actual route 1679.4 km · driving distance
18h 14min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Castle Rock from Los Angeles?

The distance from Castle Rock to Los Angeles is 826.4 miles (1330 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Castle Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.5 miles, taking about 18h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Castle Rock in Colorado 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 14min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 53min $83–$157* Budget
Train ~23h 42min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Castle Rock & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Castle Rock
39.37°N, 104.86°W
America/Denver
1897m 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 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 · OSRM