Denver to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from San Francisco?
The distance from Denver to San Francisco is 947.3 miles (1524.5 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1254.4 miles, taking about 21h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to San Francisco
Suggested Stops Between Denver & San Francisco
- 1793 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 316 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator