How far is San Diego, CA from Stallion Springs, CA?

The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (297 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.65 mi
04h 52m
Flight
184.57 mi
297.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.57 mi
Kilometers
297.04 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.65 mi
Kilometers
395.33 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stallion Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 AM PDT
Return by in San Diego
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Stallion Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crestline
CA

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From San Diego
122.9 mi
02h 26m
To Stallion Springs
122.7 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Stallion Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Stallion Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue

    1146 ft · 25 sec · 11th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cabrillo Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cabrillo Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cabrillo Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Cabrillo Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2688 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Semper Fi Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Avocado Highway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215

    1510 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

    2413 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    41.8 mi · 52 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto CA 58 West: Mojave

    2667 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway

    26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Monolith, Tehachapi Boulevard

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Tehachapi Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Tehachapi Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Dennison Road

    2153 ft · 45 sec · South Dennison Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Valley Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · East Valley Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Banducci Road

    1112 ft · 27 sec · Banducci Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Banducci Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Banducci Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive

    2507 ft · 2 min · Saint Andrew's Drive

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Shannon Court

    1803 ft · 1 min · Shannon Court

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shannon Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Stallion Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Escondido Freeway
56.6 mi · 23%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 17%
Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 11%
Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 9%
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
9.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

41.8 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
184.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
02h 26m from San Diego
Leave By
7:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Diego and Partly Sunny near Stallion Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Stallion Springs?

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from San Diego and 122.7 miles from Stallion Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 184.5 miles (297 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.02 one way or $100.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Diego and Partly Sunny near Stallion Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crestline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sand & Sage Motel
Stay option 12.6 mi away

Sand & Sage Motel

Fontana , CA
16364 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 3.5/5 104 reviews Motel,Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Rialto City Clerk & Passport Acceptance Facility
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Rialto City Clerk & Passport Acceptance Facility

Rialto , CA
290 W Rialto Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 2.8/5 27 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor
City of Fontana Police Department
Nearby stop 13 mi away

City of Fontana Police Department

Fontana , CA
17005 Upland Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 2.9/5 64 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crestline.

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

15 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

31 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

33 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

33 mi away
16838 South D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Stallion Springs. Straight-line distance: 184.57 mi (297.04 km).

San Diego

#1 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.

Population1,422,420
Coordinates32.7157100, -117.1647200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Stallion Springs

#2 Stallion Springs

Census designated place

Population2,488
Coordinates35.0888600, -118.6425900
Altitude1153
CountryUnited States
Start: San Diego (-117.16472, 32.71571)
End: Stallion Springs (-118.64259, 35.08886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $50.02
Round trip
$100.03
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $50.02 $100.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $52.59 $105.18
Premium $6.24 $54.13 $108.25
Diesel $7.57 $65.61 $131.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between San Diego and Stallion Springs. The current time is 01:48:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.