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.

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#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
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#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

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 00:05:46.

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 November 24, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to La Quinta 60.1 miles (97 km)

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Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to La Quinta 103.4 miles (166 km)

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Driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to La Quinta 166.67 miles (268 km)

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Driving distance from Fremont, CA to La Quinta 347.64 miles (559 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to La Quinta 211.1 miles (340 km)

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to La Quinta 78.61 miles (127 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to La Quinta 367.21 miles (591 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to La Quinta 35.74 miles (58 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to La Quinta 362.58 miles (584 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to La Quinta 90.39 miles (145 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to La Quinta 376.52 miles (606 km)

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