Saint Joseph to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1331 miles 2142.1 km · straight line
1614.2 miles actual route 2597.8 km · driving distance
29h 12min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Saint Joseph from San Diego?

The distance from Saint Joseph to San Diego is 1331 miles (2142.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Saint Joseph. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1614.2 miles, taking about 29h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Saint Joseph in Missouri and San Diego 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 12min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 2min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~37h 58min $194–$565* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint Joseph & San Diego

Quick Facts

Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m 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 444 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM