Davenport to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1577.8 miles 2539.3 km · straight line
1912.3 miles actual route 3077.5 km · driving distance
33h 24min estimated drive time
$184 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from San Diego?

The distance from Davenport to San Diego is 1577.8 miles (2539.3 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1912.3 miles, taking about 33h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and San Diego 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 24min $184 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 5min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~43h 25min $229–$669* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & San Diego

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM