Provo to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

602.4 miles 969.5 km · straight line
706.6 miles actual route 1137.1 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Provo from San Diego?

The distance from Provo to San Diego is 602.4 miles (969.5 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSW of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.6 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Provo 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 Provo 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 Provo to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & San Diego

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM