Parker to Pinnacles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

916.8 miles 1475.4 km · straight line
1100.1 miles estimated 1770.5 km · driving distance
22h 8min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Parker from Pinnacles?

The distance from Parker to Pinnacles is 916.8 miles (1475.4 km) as the crow flies. Pinnacles is located W of Parker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1100.1 miles, taking about 22h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Parker in Colorado and Pinnacles in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Parker and Pinnacles. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Parker to Pinnacles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 8min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 34min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 46min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parker & Pinnacles

Quick Facts

Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
Pinnacles
36.49°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients