Lakeville to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1579.4 miles 2541.8 km · straight line
1956.4 miles actual route 3148.6 km · driving distance
34h 11min estimated drive time
$188 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from San Francisco?

The distance from Lakeville to San Francisco is 1579.4 miles (2541.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1956.4 miles, taking about 34h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 11min $188 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 1min $157–$293* Budget
Train ~44h 26min $235–$685* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m 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 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM