Casper to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

916.6 miles 1475.1 km · straight line
1148.4 miles actual route 1848.2 km · driving distance
19h 54min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Casper from San Francisco?

The distance from Casper to San Francisco is 916.6 miles (1475.1 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Casper. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1148.4 miles, taking about 19h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Casper in Wyoming and San Francisco in California.

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. 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. 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 Casper and San Francisco. 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 Casper to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 54min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 53min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~25h 52min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Casper & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Casper
42.87°N, 106.31°W
America/Denver
1560m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM