There are
2,048 mi
from San Marcos, CA to Danville, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from San Marcos, California to Danville, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Marcos, CA to Danville, IL) is 1,698.28 mi.
2,048 mi = 3,296.49 kms