Clifton to La Quinta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.7 miles 926.5 km · straight line
690.8 miles estimated 1111.8 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from La Quinta?

The distance from Clifton to La Quinta is 575.7 miles (926.5 km) as the crow flies. La Quinta is located SW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.8 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and La Quinta 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 La Quinta. 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 La Quinta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & La Quinta

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients