Saint George to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486.7 miles 783.3 km · straight line
685.4 miles actual route 1103.1 km · driving distance
12h 41min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Saint George from San Francisco?

The distance from Saint George to San Francisco is 486.7 miles (783.3 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Saint George. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.4 miles, taking about 12h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Saint George in Utah 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Saint George 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 Saint George to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 41min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 13min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~12h 3min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint George & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Saint George
37.10°N, 113.58°W
America/Denver
823m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM