Newton, Kansas to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1338.7 miles 2154.5 km · straight line
1643.5 miles actual route 2645 km · driving distance
29h 47min estimated drive time
$158 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Newton, Kansas from San Jose?

The distance from Newton, Kansas to San Jose is 1338.7 miles (2154.5 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1643.5 miles, taking about 29h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Kansas in Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 47min $158 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 44min $131–$247* Budget
Train ~38h 43min $197–$575* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newton, Kansas & San Jose

Quick Facts

Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m 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 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM