Denver to Lassen Volcanic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872.9 miles 1404.8 km · straight line
1192.2 miles actual route 1918.6 km · driving distance
20h 44min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Denver from Lassen Volcanic?

The distance from Denver to Lassen Volcanic is 872.9 miles (1404.8 km) as the crow flies. Lassen Volcanic is located W of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1192.2 miles, taking about 20h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Lassen Volcanic 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 Denver and Lassen Volcanic. 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 Denver to Lassen Volcanic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 44min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 53min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~26h 57min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Lassen Volcanic

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM