Los Angeles to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

815.3 miles 1312.1 km · straight line
1028.9 miles actual route 1655.8 km · driving distance
19h 18min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Los Angeles to Rocky Mountain is 815.3 miles (1312.1 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1028.9 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 18min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 10min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~25h 5min $123–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 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 · OSRM