San Francisco to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

609.7 miles 981.2 km · straight line
762.3 miles actual route 1226.8 km · driving distance
15h 15min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Walla Walla?

The distance from San Francisco to Walla Walla is 609.7 miles (981.2 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located NNE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.3 miles, taking about 15h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California and Walla Walla in Washington.

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. 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 Francisco and Walla Walla. 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 Francisco to Walla Walla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 15min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 18min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 50min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM