Denver to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Denver from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Denver to Ridgecrest is 748.6 miles (1204.8 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 984.7 miles, taking about 17h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest. 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.