Durango to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622.5 miles 1001.8 km · straight line
777.1 miles actual route 1250.7 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durango from Los Angeles?

The distance from Durango to Los Angeles is 622.5 miles (1001.8 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.1 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Durango to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durango & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM