How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and San Francisco is 154.3 miles (248.33 km).
Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA is 154.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to San Francisco, California is: 189.38 miles (304.79 km) by car.
Driving from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.9332400 |
| Longitude | -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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 South Lake Tahoe and San Francisco
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and San Francisco is 305 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 South Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. The current time is 22:56:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.3 liters (6.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco is $35.79 (diesel $41.41).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $35.79 | $37.37 | $38.38 | $41.41 |
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 South Lake Tahoe 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.
