Fort Collins to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860.3 miles 1384.5 km · straight line
1091.1 miles actual route 1756 km · driving distance
19h 10min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Fort Collins to Long Beach, California is 860.3 miles (1384.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1091.1 miles, taking about 19h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Long Beach, 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. 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 Fort Collins and Long Beach, California. 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 Fort Collins to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 10min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 0min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~24h 55min $131–$382* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM