Ogden to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

653.5 miles 1051.7 km · straight line
785.2 miles actual route 1263.7 km · driving distance
13h 46min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Ogden from San Diego?

The distance from Ogden to San Diego is 653.5 miles (1051.7 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSW of Ogden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.2 miles, taking about 13h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Ogden in Utah 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ogden 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 Ogden to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 46min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 31min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~17h 54min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ogden & San Diego

Quick Facts

Ogden
41.22°N, 111.97°W
America/Denver
1311m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM