How far is La Quinta, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Quinta and San Diego is 140.12 miles (225.5 km).
Flight distance from La Quinta, CA to San Diego, CA is 140.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from La Quinta to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Quinta, California to San Diego, California is: 159.31 miles (256.38 km) by car.
Driving from La Quinta to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.
#1 La Quinta
Town in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 42271 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°19'40"N 118°38'26"W |
| Latitude | 34.3277800 |
| Longitude | -118.6406400 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| 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 La Quinta and San Diego
The distance between La Quinta and San Diego is 256 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 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 La Quinta and San Diego. The current time is 07:59:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.28 liters (5.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Quinta and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Quinta to San Diego is $30.1 (diesel $34.83).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $30.1 | $31.44 | $32.28 | $34.83 |
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 April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Quinta 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.
