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

1217 miles 1958.6 km · straight line
1487.1 miles actual route 2393.2 km · driving distance
26h 6min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from San Francisco?

The distance from Midland, Texas to San Francisco is 1217 miles (1958.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1487.1 miles, taking about 26h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas and San Francisco 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 Francisco. 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 Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 6min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 19min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~33h 56min $178–$520* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM