Fort Leonard Wood to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1622.5 miles 2611.1 km · straight line
1960.9 miles actual route 3155.7 km · driving distance
34h 29min estimated drive time
$189 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 46min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from San Jose?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to San Jose is 1622.5 miles (2611.1 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1960.9 miles, taking about 34h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 46min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and San Jose 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 Fort Leonard Wood and San Jose. 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 Fort Leonard Wood to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 29min $189 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 23min $157–$294* Budget
Train ~44h 50min $235–$686* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Leonard Wood & San Jose

Quick Facts

Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 541 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM