Phoenix to Visalia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.8 miles 731.9 km · straight line
554 miles actual route 891.6 km · driving distance
10h 11min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Visalia?

The distance from Phoenix to Visalia is 454.8 miles (731.9 km) as the crow flies. Visalia is located WNW of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona and Visalia in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Phoenix and Visalia. 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 Phoenix to Visalia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 11min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 13min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Visalia

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
Visalia
36.33°N, 119.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
101m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM