Saguaro to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

744.4 miles 1198 km · straight line
879.6 miles actual route 1415.5 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Saguaro from San Francisco?

The distance from Saguaro to San Francisco is 744.4 miles (1198 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located NW of Saguaro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.6 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Saguaro in Arizona and San Francisco 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Saguaro and San Francisco. 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 Saguaro to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saguaro & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM