Durango to Lancaster, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.1 miles 965.7 km · straight line
720 miles estimated 1158.8 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durango from Lancaster, California?

The distance from Durango to Lancaster, California is 600.1 miles (965.7 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, California is located WSW of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado and Lancaster, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durango and Lancaster, California. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durango to Lancaster, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durango & Lancaster, California

Quick Facts

Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m elevation
Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients