Distance between San Luis Obispo CA and Gilroy CA

The distance from San Luis Obispo to Gilroy is 154 miles by road including 111 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes and goes through Paso Robles, Soledad, Salinas, Atascadero, King City, Greenfield and Gonzales.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
San Luis Obispo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 101 16 mi, 15 min
Atascadero 16 mi 0:15 15 min 0.3 gal
US 101 13 mi, 12 min
Paso Robles 29 mi 0:28 28 min 0.8 gal
US 101 50 mi, 44 min
King City 79 mi 1:13 1 h 13 min 2.6 gal
US 101 12 mi, 12 min
Greenfield 91 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 3.0 gal
US 101 8 mi, 07 min
Soledad 100 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 3.4 gal
US 101 9 mi, 08 min
Gonzales 109 mi 1:42 1 h 42 min 3.6 gal
US 101 17 mi, 17 min
Salinas 126 mi 1:59 1 h 59 min 4.2 gal
US 101 9 mi, 09 min
Prunedale 135 mi 2:08 2 h 08 min 4.5 gal
US 101 19 mi, 19 min
Gilroy 154 mi 2:28 2 h 28 min 5.2 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
San Luis Obispo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 101 16 mi, 15 min
Atascadero 16 mi 0:15 15 min 0.3 gal
US 101 13 mi, 12 min
Paso Robles 29 mi 0:28 28 min 0.8 gal
US 101 9 mi, 08 min
San Miguel 37 mi 0:36 36 min 1.2 gal
US 101 37 mi, 32 min
Welby 75 mi 1:09 1 h 09 min 2.4 gal
US 101 5 mi, 04 min
King City 79 mi 1:13 1 h 13 min 2.6 gal
US 101 12 mi, 12 min
Greenfield 91 mi 1:25 1 h 25 min 3.0 gal
US 101 8 mi, 07 min
Soledad 100 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 3.4 gal
US 101 4 mi, 03 min
Camphora 103 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 3.5 gal
US 101 2 mi, 02 min
Molus 106 mi 1:39 1 h 39 min 3.6 gal
US 101 3 mi, 02 min
Gonzales 109 mi 1:42 1 h 42 min 3.6 gal
US 101 4 mi, 03 min
Penvir 113 mi 1:46 1 h 46 min 3.8 gal
US 101 2 mi, 01 min
Chualar 115 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.9 gal
US 101 4 mi, 04 min
Spence 119 mi 1:52 1 h 52 min 3.9 gal
US 101 7 mi, 07 min
Salinas 126 mi 1:59 1 h 59 min 4.2 gal
US 101 9 mi, 09 min
Prunedale 135 mi 2:08 2 h 08 min 4.5 gal
US 101 12 mi, 12 min
Sargent 147 mi 2:20 2 h 20 min 5.0 gal
US 101 1 mi, 00 min
Corporal 148 mi 2:21 2 h 21 min 5.0 gal
US 101 6 mi, 06 min
Gilroy 154 mi 2:28 2 h 28 min 5.2 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from San Luis Obispo to Gilroy?

Fuel cost: 20 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 154.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from San Luis Obispo to Gilroy?

Driving time: 2 h 28 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 40 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 35 min
  • 67 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 1 h 2 min
  • 32 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 34 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 13 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is San Luis Obispo to Gilroy by land?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Gilroy is 154.1 mi by road including 110.6 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of San Luis Obispo and Gilroy respectively.

How far is San Luis Obispo to Gilroy by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between San Luis Obispo and Gilroy is 129.2 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of San Luis Obispo and Gilroy respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is San Luis Obispo from Gilroy by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 15 min to cover the distance of 129 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 56 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from San Luis Obispo to Gilroy?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 52 min to cover the distance of 129 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 59 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between San Luis Obispo and Gilroy?

The halfway point between San Luis Obispo and Gilroy is King City. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from King City to San Luis Obispo is 79 mi and driving will take about 1 h 13 min. The road between King City and Gilroy has length 75 mi and will take approximately 1 h 15 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Welby is in 75 mi from San Luis Obispo and 80 mi from Gilroy
  • Greenfield is in 91 mi from San Luis Obispo and 62 mi from Gilroy
  • Soledad is in 100 mi from San Luis Obispo and 54 mi from Gilroy

Where is San Luis Obispo in relation to Gilroy?

San Luis Obispo is located 129 mi south-east of Gilroy.

San Luis Obispo has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.28275, longitude -120.65962.

Gilroy has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.00651, longitude -121.56317.

Which highway goes from San Luis Obispo to Gilroy?

The route from San Luis Obispo to Gilroy follows US 101.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • CA 156: 9 mi
  • CA 46: 3 mi
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