Estes Park to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.7 miles 965.2 km · straight line
868.8 miles actual route 1398.2 km · driving distance
16h 48min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Estes Park from Phoenix?

The distance from Estes Park to Phoenix is 599.7 miles (965.2 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SW of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 868.8 miles, taking about 16h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park in Colorado and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Estes Park and Phoenix. 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 Estes Park to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 48min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 10min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~21h 50min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Estes Park & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 · OSRM