Clifton to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.1 miles 1052.7 km · straight line
796.2 miles actual route 1281.3 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Clifton to Long Beach, California is 654.1 miles (1052.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.2 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, California. 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 Clifton to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM