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

881 miles 1417.8 km · straight line
1029.7 miles actual route 1657.2 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from San Diego?

The distance from Midland, Texas to San Diego is 881 miles (1417.8 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1029.7 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Midland, 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 Midland, 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 Midland, Texas to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $124–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & San Diego

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM