Distance from Denver to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Los Angeles (CA) is 831 miles or 1336 kilometers or 721 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Los Angeles is 1017 miles (1637 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 186 miles or 301 km.

Denver to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Los Angeles, California is 1017 miles or 1637 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA is 1017 miles or 1637 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Los Angeles, California is approximately 1017 miles (1637 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Los Angeles take?
Denver and Los Angeles are 17 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Los Angeles

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Los Angeles (CA) is 1 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 1 Hours behind Denver.

Current local time in Denver	Current local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 05:16:23 MST	2025-12-19, 04:16:23 PST

How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1017 mi	1637 km	883.16 nmi
Straight line distance	831 mi	1336 km	721 nmi
Difference	186 mi	301 km	162 nmi

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