Parker to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

835.4 miles 1344.4 km · straight line
1101.3 miles actual route 1772.3 km · driving distance
19h 17min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Parker from San Diego?

The distance from Parker to San Diego is 835.4 miles (1344.4 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Parker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.3 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Parker in Colorado 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. 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 Parker 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 Parker to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 17min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 8min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~25h 4min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parker & San Diego

Quick Facts

Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM