How far is La Quinta, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between La Quinta and San Diego is 82.03 miles (132.02 km).

Flight distance from La Quinta, CA to San Diego, CA is 82.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 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: 133.42 miles (214.71 km) by car.

Driving from La Quinta to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 La Quinta

Town in Riverside County, California, United States

Population 23694
GPS Coordinates 33°39'48"N 116°18'36"W
Latitude 33.6633600
Longitude -116.3100100
Altitude 41
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 215 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 23 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 22:55:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.82 liters (4.71 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 $25.21 (diesel $29.17).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $25.21 $26.33 $27.04 $29.17

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 December 21, 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 112.5 miles (181 km)

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Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to La Quinta 237.8 miles (383 km)

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Driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to La Quinta 139.13 miles (224 km)

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Driving distance from Fremont, CA to La Quinta 487.13 miles (784 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to La Quinta 347.6 miles (559 km)

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to La Quinta 120.34 miles (194 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to La Quinta 503.7 miles (811 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to La Quinta 132.8 miles (214 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to La Quinta 129.65 miles (209 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to La Quinta 499.07 miles (803 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to La Quinta 78.88 miles (127 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to La Quinta 513.02 miles (826 km)

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