Denver to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1002.5 miles 1613.4 km · straight line
1414.7 miles actual route 2276.7 km · driving distance
25h 31min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Redwood?

The distance from Denver to Redwood is 1002.5 miles (1613.4 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located WNW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1414.7 miles, taking about 25h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver and Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 31min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 37min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~33h 10min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Redwood

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM