San Luis to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.8 miles 590.3 km · straight line
440.2 miles estimated 708.4 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is San Luis from Santa Maria?

The distance from San Luis to Santa Maria is 366.8 miles (590.3 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located WNW of San Luis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.2 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — San Luis in Arizona and Santa Maria in California.

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. 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 San Luis and Santa Maria. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Luis to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Luis & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

San Luis
32.49°N, 114.78°W
America/Phoenix
40m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients