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

The driving distance from Dunnigan, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.27 mi
01h 40m
Flight
80.49 mi
129.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.49 mi
Kilometers
129.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.27 mi
Kilometers
150.1 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM PDT
Return by in Dunnigan
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunnigan
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunnigan
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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Dunnigan
46.7 mi
00h 50m
To San Francisco
46.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    84 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1426 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Road 6

    2088 ft · 49 sec · Road 6

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  20. 20

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

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunnigan 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
33.9 mi · 36%
I 505 South
33.2 mi · 36%
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi · 16%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 4%
Westside Freeway
2.45 mi · 3%
Route 80
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 505 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 50m from Dunnigan
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunnigan 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 Dunnigan to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Dunnigan and 46.6 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunnigan and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 80.49 mi (129.54 km).

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#1 Dunnigan

Situated in northern Yolo County at an elevation of 69 feet, this rural community lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's Sacramento Valley.

Population0
Coordinates38.8851800, -121.9696900
Altitude21
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: Main Street (-121.969696, 38.88525)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $6.50 $21.38 $42.76
Premium $6.69 $22.01 $44.01
Diesel $8.41 $27.68 $55.36

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunnigan and San Francisco. The current time is 14:24:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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