How far is Cool, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Cool, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.59 mi
02h 20m
Flight
108.17 mi
174.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.59 mi
Kilometers
203.72 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Tue, Apr 14, 9:19 PM PDT
Return by in Cool
Tue, Apr 14, 11:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cool
2026-04-14T18:59
Arrive San Francisco
Tue, Apr 14, 9:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cool
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Dixon
CA

Place in Solano county, California, USA

From Cool
63.2 mi
01h 10m
To San Francisco
63.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cool and San Francisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cool and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgetown Road

    108 m · 11 sec · Georgetown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    898 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue on El Dorado Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · El Dorado Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward El Dorado Street

    24 m · 3 sec · El Dorado Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto El Dorado Street

    833 ft · 33 sec · El Dorado Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1575 ft · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    694 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cool and San Francisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
63.4 mi · 50%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
17.1 mi · 13%
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi · 12%
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 10%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 3%
Georgetown Road
3.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
01h 10m from Cool
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cool and Sunny near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cool to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Cool and 63.4 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cool and Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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 Dixon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

13 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

29 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

30 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

32 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cool and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 108.17 mi (174.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cool

Cool is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8872200, -121.0147200
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
San Francisco

#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown Road (-121.014699, 38.887102)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.57
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.79 $51.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $27.12 $54.23
Premium $6.24 $27.91 $55.81
Diesel $7.57 $33.82 $67.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cool and San Francisco. The current time is 18:59:02.

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.