Olympic to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.4 miles 1119.1 km · straight line
888.3 miles actual route 1429.6 km · driving distance
18h 7min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Olympic from San Francisco?

The distance from Olympic to San Francisco is 695.4 miles (1119.1 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of Olympic. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.3 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Olympic in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Olympic 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 Olympic to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 7min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 44min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 33min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Olympic & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM