How far is Fort Irwin, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Irwin and San Diego is 178.12 miles (286.65 km).
Flight distance from Fort Irwin, CA to San Diego, CA is 178.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Fort Irwin to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Irwin, California to San Diego, California is: 219.52 miles (353.28 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Irwin to San Diego will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Fort Irwin
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°15'46"N 116°41'5"W |
| Latitude | 35.2627500 |
| Longitude | -116.6847500 |
| Altitude | 758 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Irwin and San Diego
The distance between Fort Irwin and San Diego is 353 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fort Irwin and San Diego. The current time is 06:54:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.32 liters (7.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Irwin and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Irwin to San Diego is $41.48 (diesel $47.99).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $41.48 | $43.32 | $44.49 | $47.99 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Irwin and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
