There are
423 mi
from Murrieta, CA to Cottonwood, AZ
That's the driving distance. It would take 7 hours 45 mins to go from Murrieta, California to Cottonwood, Arizona.
The flight distance (direct flight from Murrieta, CA to Cottonwood, AZ) is 308.60 mi.
423 mi = 680.40 kms