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

1181.9 miles 1902.1 km · straight line
1444.8 miles actual route 2325.2 km · driving distance
25h 23min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from San Jose?

The distance from Midland, Texas to San Jose is 1181.9 miles (1902.1 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1444.8 miles, taking about 25h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas and San Jose 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 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 Midland, Texas to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 23min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 28min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~33h 0min $173–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & San Jose

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM