Big Sur to Wildwood, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1708.1 miles 2749 km · straight line
2049.8 miles estimated 3298.8 km · driving distance
41h 14min estimated drive time
$197 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~3h 56min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Wildwood, Missouri?

The distance from Big Sur to Wildwood, Missouri is 1708.1 miles (2749 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, Missouri is located ENE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2049.8 miles, taking about 41h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 56min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Wildwood, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Wildwood, Missouri. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Sur to Wildwood, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 14min $197 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 29min $164–$307* Budget
Train ~53h 36min $246–$717* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Wildwood, Missouri

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Wildwood, Missouri
38.58°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 569 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 142 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients