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Distance from Appleton, ME to SAN Airport

Distance

3,208 mi

Time

2 days 10 hours

Gas Cost

$294 - $571

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There are 2,670.61 miles from Appleton to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in southwest direction and 3,208 miles (5,162.78 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Appleton and SAN Airport are 2 days 10 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Appleton, ME to SAN Airport. The halfway point is Strafford, MO.

Please note the time difference between Appleton, ME and SAN Airport is 3 hours. The current time in Appleton is 9:22 pm and the current time in SAN Airport is 6:22 pm.

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From $14

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From $18

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 128.83 gallons of gas to cover the route between Appleton, ME and SAN Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Appleton to SAN Airport is $412.77.

During the route, an average car will release 2,524.02 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.20 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Appleton, ME and SAN Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Appleton, ME and SAN Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 37.269379 and -93.186615, or 37º 16' 9.7644" N, 93º 11' 11.814" W. This location is 1,603.92 miles away from Appleton, ME and SAN Airport and it would take approximately 1 day 5 hours to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Strafford, MO, situated 1,560 miles from Appleton, ME and 1,649 miles from SAN Airport. It would take 1 day to go from Appleton to Strafford and 23 hours 26 mins to go from SAN to Strafford.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Appleton, ME and SAN Airport is Springfield, MO, situated 1,573 miles from Appleton, ME and 1,639 miles from SAN Airport. It would take 1 day to go from Appleton to and 23 hours 20 mins to go from SAN to Springfield.