How far is Colusa, CA from Delevan, CA?

The driving distance from Colusa, CA to Delevan, CA is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.42 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.7 mi
22.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.7 mi
Kilometers
22.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.65 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delevan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Return by in Colusa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colusa
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Delevan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colusa
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Colusa
9.2 mi
00h 14m
To Delevan
9.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colusa and Delevan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colusa and Delevan.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2735 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 13th Street

    626 ft · 15 sec · 13th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Princeton Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Princeton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Maxwell Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Maxwell Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maxwell Colusa Road

    2282 ft · 47 sec · Maxwell Colusa Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Delevan Road

    1567 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Delevan Road

    133 m · 20 sec · Delevan Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1915 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colusa and Delevan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maxwell Road
7.4 mi · 40%
Westside Freeway
4.61 mi · 25%
Princeton Road
4.35 mi · 24%
Maxwell Colusa Road
0.69 mi · 4%
Market Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Delevan Road
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maxwell Road

Turn left onto Maxwell Road

7.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
00h 14m from Colusa
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colusa and Clear near Delevan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colusa to Delevan?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Colusa and 9.2 miles from Delevan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colusa and Clear near Delevan.

Stop Ideas Near Williams

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Colusa
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Colusa Finance Department

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colusa and Delevan. Straight-line distance: 13.7 mi (22.04 km).

Colusa

#1 Colusa

City of California

Population6,098
Coordinates39.2143300, -122.0094200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delevan

Delevan is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3540500, -122.1910900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Colusa (-122.00942, 39.21433)
End: Delevan (-122.19109, 39.35405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.94 $7.89
Premium $6.24 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $7.57 $4.92 $9.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colusa and Delevan. The current time is 05:57:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.