Banning to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.2 miles 137.1 km · straight line
100.4 miles actual route 161.5 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
191° S bearing direction

How far is Banning from San Diego?

The distance from Banning to San Diego is 85.2 miles (137.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located S of Banning. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.4 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Banning and San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Banning to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Banning & San Diego

Quick Facts

Banning
33.93°N, 116.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
716m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM