Lake Tahoe to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

815.9 miles 1313.1 km · straight line
979.1 miles estimated 1575.7 km · driving distance
19h 42min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Parker?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Parker is 815.9 miles (1313.1 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located E of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.1 miles, taking about 19h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe in California and Parker in Colorado.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lake Tahoe and Parker. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake Tahoe to Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 42min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 38min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 37min $117–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Parker

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients