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

515.5 miles 829.6 km · straight line
726.8 miles actual route 1169.7 km · driving distance
13h 35min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Zion, Utah?

The distance from San Francisco to Zion, Utah is 515.5 miles (829.6 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located E of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.8 miles, taking about 13h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California and Zion, 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 Zion, 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 35min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 18min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~17h 40min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM