Clifton to Lancaster, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.9 miles 989.6 km · straight line
737.9 miles estimated 1187.5 km · driving distance
14h 51min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Lancaster, California?

The distance from Clifton to Lancaster, California is 614.9 miles (989.6 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, California is located WSW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 737.9 miles, taking about 14h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Lancaster, California 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 Lancaster, California. 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 Lancaster, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 51min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 49min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 18min $89–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Lancaster, California

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients