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

838 miles 1348.6 km · straight line
1031.2 miles actual route 1659.6 km · driving distance
18h 5min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Denver to Long Beach, California is 838 miles (1348.6 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.2 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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. 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 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 Denver to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 5min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 42min $82–$155* Budget
Train ~23h 31min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM