Clifton to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

833.3 miles 1341 km · straight line
999.9 miles estimated 1609.2 km · driving distance
20h 7min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Redwood?

The distance from Clifton to Redwood is 833.3 miles (1341 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located WNW of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 999.9 miles, taking about 20h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Redwood 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton and Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 7min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 8min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 9min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Redwood

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients