Las Vegas to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.3 miles 497.7 km · straight line
398.9 miles actual route 642 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Santa Maria?

The distance from Las Vegas to Santa Maria is 309.3 miles (497.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located WSW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.9 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM