Clifton to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

644.9 miles 1037.9 km · straight line
782.4 miles actual route 1259.2 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Los Angeles?

The distance from Clifton to Los Angeles is 644.9 miles (1037.9 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 782.4 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Clifton 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton 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 Clifton to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM