San Diego to Sierra Vista: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409 miles 658.3 km · straight line
480.6 miles actual route 773.4 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Sierra Vista?

The distance from San Diego to Sierra Vista is 409 miles (658.3 km) as the crow flies. Sierra Vista is located E of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.6 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California and Sierra Vista in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Diego and Sierra Vista. 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 San Diego to Sierra Vista

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Sierra Vista

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
Sierra Vista
31.55°N, 110.30°W
America/Phoenix
1412m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM