Rio Rico to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

372 miles 598.7 km · straight line
464.4 miles actual route 747.3 km · driving distance
8h 17min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Rio Rico from San Diego?

The distance from Rio Rico to San Diego is 372 miles (598.7 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WNW of Rio Rico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.4 miles, taking about 8h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Rio Rico in Arizona 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. 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 Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 17min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 56min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~7h 52min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rio Rico & San Diego

Quick Facts

Rio Rico
31.47°N, 110.98°W
America/Phoenix
1061m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM