Long Beach, California to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1864.6 miles 3000.8 km · straight line
2347.7 miles actual route 3778.3 km · driving distance
41h 39min estimated drive time
$226 - $278 estimated fuel cost
~4h 15min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 1864.6 miles (3000.8 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2347.7 miles, taking about 41h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 15min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

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 Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 39min $226 - $278 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 59min $188–$352* Budget
Train ~54h 9min $282–$822* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Sleeping Bear Dunes

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Sleeping Bear Dunes
44.80°N, 86.05°W
America/Detroit
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 622 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 155 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM