How far is Dunnigan, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from Dunnigan, CA to San Jose, CA is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunnigan and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunnigan and San Jose.
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Start on Main Street
84 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
1426 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Road 6
2088 ft · 49 sec · Road 6
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Take the ramp sharp left
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
991 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunnigan and San Jose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dunnigan and Sunny near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnigan to San Jose?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Benicia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Dunnigan and 65.4 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunnigan and Sunny near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Benicia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benicia.
Martinez station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunnigan and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172.01 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8851800, -121.9696900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $28.99 | $57.97 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $29.83 | $59.67 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $37.52 | $75.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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