Las Vegas to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382 miles 614.8 km · straight line
526.5 miles actual route 847.3 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from San Jose?

The distance from Las Vegas to San Jose is 382 miles (614.8 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.5 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and San Jose 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 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 Las Vegas to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & San Jose

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM