Bullhead City to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

224.3 miles 361 km · straight line
340.3 miles actual route 547.7 km · driving distance
6h 26min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from San Diego?

The distance from Bullhead City to San Diego is 224.3 miles (361 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SW of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 340.3 miles, taking about 6h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona and San Diego in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 26min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 43min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 7min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & San Diego

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM