Davenport to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1703.8 miles 2742 km · straight line
1967.6 miles actual route 3166.5 km · driving distance
33h 47min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 56min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Davenport from San Francisco?

The distance from Davenport to San Francisco is 1703.8 miles (2742 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1967.6 miles, taking about 33h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 56min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 47min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 32min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~43h 55min $236–$689* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 568 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 · OSRM