Las Vegas to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.8 miles 670.7 km · straight line
568.1 miles actual route 914.3 km · driving distance
10h 34min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from San Francisco?

The distance from Las Vegas to San Francisco is 416.8 miles (670.7 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.1 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and San Francisco 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 34min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 41min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 2min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM