Clifton to Coachella: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.2 miles 916 km · straight line
683 miles estimated 1099.2 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Coachella?

The distance from Clifton to Coachella is 569.2 miles (916 km) as the crow flies. Coachella is located SW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 683 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Coachella 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton and Coachella. 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 Clifton to Coachella

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Coachella

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
Coachella
33.68°N, 116.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
-21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients