Los Angeles to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from White Sands?
The distance from Los Angeles to White Sands is 692.5 miles (1114.4 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.7 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and White Sands in New Mexico.
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 White Sands. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator