Los Banos to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.2 miles 96.9 km · straight line
79.2 miles actual route 127.4 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Los Banos from San Jose?

The distance from Los Banos to San Jose is 60.2 miles (96.9 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WNW of Los Banos. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.2 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Banos 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 Los Banos to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Los Banos & San Jose

Quick Facts

Los Banos
37.06°N, 120.85°W
America/Los_Angeles
36m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 413.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM