San Francisco to Washington, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.6 miles 789.6 km · straight line
689.4 miles actual route 1109.5 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Washington, Utah?

The distance from San Francisco to Washington, Utah is 490.6 miles (789.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington, Utah is located E of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 689.4 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California and Washington, Utah in Utah.

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 Washington, Utah. 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 Washington, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~12h 5min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Washington, Utah

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Washington, Utah
37.13°N, 113.51°W
America/Denver
851m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM