Long Beach, California to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

824.6 miles 1327.1 km · straight line
1042.6 miles actual route 1677.9 km · driving distance
19h 39min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Rocky Mountain is 824.6 miles (1327.1 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1042.6 miles, taking about 19h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Rocky Mountain 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 Long Beach, California and Rocky Mountain. 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 Long Beach, California to Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 39min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 35min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~25h 33min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM