How far is San Luis Obispo, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose is 157.87 miles (254.06 km).
Flight distance from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Jose, CA is 157.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from San Luis Obispo to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo, California to San Jose, California is: 185.75 miles (298.94 km) by car.
Driving from San Luis Obispo to San Jose will take approximately 02 hours 48 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 Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.89496,37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Luis Obispo and San Jose
The distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose is 299 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 19 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 Jose. The current time is 00:00:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.81 liters (6.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Luis Obispo and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Luis Obispo to San Jose is $35.1 (diesel $40.61).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $35.1 | $36.65 | $37.64 | $40.61 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
