Salt Lake City to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.7 miles 942.6 km · straight line
767.8 miles actual route 1235.6 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from San Jose?

The distance from Salt Lake City to San Jose is 585.7 miles (942.6 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WSW of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.8 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah and San Jose 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 Salt Lake City and San Jose. 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 Salt Lake City to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & San Jose

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM