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