Roseville to San Luis Obispo: Road Trip Guide & Distance
242.2 miles 389.8 km · straight line
302.8 miles estimated 487.3 km · driving distance
6h 5min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
172° S bearing direction
How far is Roseville from San Luis Obispo?
The distance from Roseville to San Luis Obispo is 242.2 miles (389.8 km) as the crow flies. San Luis Obispo is located S of Roseville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 302.8 miles, taking about 6h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.
Coordinates come from public place data for Roseville and San Luis Obispo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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How to Get from Roseville to San Luis Obispo
Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 5min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 18min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 47min $36–$106* Comfort
Suggested Stops Between Roseville & San Luis Obispo
- 155 mi
- 278 mi
- 370 mi
- 4109 mi
- 590 mi
Quick Facts
Roseville
38.75°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
50m elevation
San Luis Obispo
35.28°N, 120.66°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 81 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
- You could travel this distance about 102.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients