Grand Canyon to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371 miles 597 km · straight line
532.8 miles actual route 857.4 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from San Diego?

The distance from Grand Canyon to San Diego is 371 miles (597 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SW of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532.8 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona and San Diego in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & San Diego

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM