How far is San Luis Obispo, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco is 197.97 miles (318.6 km).
Flight distance from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA is 197.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo, California to San Francisco, California is: 232.1 miles (373.52 km) by car.
Driving from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco will take approximately 03 hours 47 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 Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco
The distance between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco is 374 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 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 Francisco. The current time is 08:47:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31 liters (8.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is $43.86 (diesel $50.75).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $43.86 | $45.8 | $47.04 | $50.75 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
