How far is Lafayette, CA from Walnut Creek, CA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, CA to Walnut Creek, CA is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
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Start on Saint Mary's Road
13 m · 2 sec · Saint Mary's Road
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Turn right onto Moraga Road
2269 ft · 55 sec · Moraga Road
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Turn right onto Mount Diablo Boulevard
682 ft · 21 sec · Mount Diablo Boulevard
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Turn left onto 1st Street
662 ft · 25 sec · 1st Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ygnacio Valley Road
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road
1315 ft · 45 sec · Ygnacio Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
106 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
81 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
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.
CA 24 East
Merge slight left
2.09 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Walnut Creek?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Waldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Lafayette and 2.1 miles from Walnut Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Waldon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waldon.
Martinez station
Berkeley station
Emeryville station
Oakland Coliseum station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Walnut Creek. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.19 km).
#1 Lafayette
City in California
| Population | 25,992 |
| Coordinates | 37.8857600, -122.1180200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 69,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.9063100, -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Creek (-122.06496, 37.90631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
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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