Denver to Oxnard: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.4 miles 1400.7 km · straight line
1071.6 miles actual route 1724.6 km · driving distance
18h 52min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Oxnard?

The distance from Denver to Oxnard is 870.4 miles (1400.7 km) as the crow flies. Oxnard is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1071.6 miles, taking about 18h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Oxnard 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 Oxnard. 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 Oxnard

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 52min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 38min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~24h 32min $129–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Oxnard

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Oxnard
34.20°N, 119.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM