How far am I from the California border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of California: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Arizona, Nevada and Oregon or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from California?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with California already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders California?
California borders Arizona, Nevada and Oregon, and has an international border with Mexico. California is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- California
- Neighbouring states
- Mexico
Questions
How far am I from the California border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of California, in miles and kilometers.
What borders California?
California borders Arizona, Nevada and Oregon, and has an international border with Mexico.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in California?
The calculator says you are inside California and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.