How far is San Luis Obispo, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Luis Obispo and San Diego is 267.42 miles (430.38 km).
Flight distance from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Diego, CA is 267.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from San Luis Obispo to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo, California to San Diego, California is: 312.28 miles (502.57 km) by car.
Driving from San Luis Obispo to San Diego will take approximately 05 hours 21 minutes.
#1 San Luis Obispo
A city in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is located on the Pacific coast in the Central Coast region of the state. San Luis Obispo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
| Population | 47590 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°16'58"N 120°39'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.2827500 |
| Longitude | -120.6596200 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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 San Luis Obispo and San Diego
The distance between San Luis Obispo and San Diego is 503 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 35 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 San Luis Obispo and San Diego. The current time is 03:26:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.71 liters (11.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Luis Obispo and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Luis Obispo to San Diego is $59.01 (diesel $68.28).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $59.01 | $61.62 | $63.28 | $68.28 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Luis Obispo 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.
