Reno to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493.4 miles 794.1 km · straight line
558.7 miles actual route 899.2 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Reno from San Diego?

The distance from Reno to San Diego is 493.4 miles (794.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.7 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada and San Diego 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reno 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 Reno to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 42min $67–$196* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM