Longview, Texas to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1302.6 miles 2096.3 km · straight line
1487.7 miles actual route 2394.2 km · driving distance
25h 24min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Longview, Texas from San Diego?

The distance from Longview, Texas to San Diego is 1302.6 miles (2096.3 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Longview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1487.7 miles, taking about 25h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Longview, Texas in Texas and San Diego 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 Longview, Texas 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 Longview, Texas to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 24min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 29min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~33h 1min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Longview, Texas & San Diego

Quick Facts

Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m 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 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM