Long Beach, California to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Long Beach, California from Telluride?
The distance from Long Beach, California to Telluride is 648.2 miles (1043.2 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.3 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Telluride 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 Telluride. 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 Telluride
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Quick Facts
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