Grand Junction to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.5 miles 1043.6 km · straight line
790.1 miles actual route 1271.5 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Grand Junction to Long Beach, California is 648.5 miles (1043.6 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.1 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM