Parker to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

958.9 miles 1543.2 km · straight line
1281 miles actual route 2061.5 km · driving distance
21h 57min estimated drive time
$123 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Parker from San Francisco?

The distance from Parker to San Francisco is 958.9 miles (1543.2 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Parker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1281 miles, taking about 21h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Parker in Colorado 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. 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 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 Parker to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 57min $123 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 20min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~28h 32min $154–$448* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parker & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m 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 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM