Glacier to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1041.6 miles 1676.3 km · straight line
1362.2 miles actual route 2192.2 km · driving distance
23h 49min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Los Angeles?

The distance from Glacier to Los Angeles is 1041.6 miles (1676.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSW of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1362.2 miles, taking about 23h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Glacier in Montana 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. 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 Glacier 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 Glacier to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 49min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 35min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~30h 58min $163–$477* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m 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 347 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM