Distance from Los Angeles to Denver by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Denver (CO) is 831 miles or 1336 kilometers or 721 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Denver is 1016 miles (1636 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 185 miles or 300 km.

Los Angeles to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Denver, Colorado is 1016 miles or 1636 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO is 1016 miles or 1636 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Denver, Colorado is approximately 1016 miles (1636 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 Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Denver take?
Los Angeles and Denver are 17 hours 47 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 Los Angeles and Denver

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

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in Denver
2025-12-19, 04:15:13 PST	2025-12-19, 05:15:13 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1016 mi	1636 km	882.29 nmi
Straight line distance	831 mi	1336 km	721 nmi
Difference	185 mi	300 km	161 nmi

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