Durango to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.1 miles 985.1 km · straight line
798.2 miles actual route 1284.6 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durango from San Diego?

The distance from Durango to San Diego is 612.1 miles (985.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.2 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durango 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 Durango to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durango & San Diego

Quick Facts

Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM