How far is Le Grand, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Le Grand, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
142.78 mi
02h 35m
Flight
124.85 mi
200.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.85 mi
Kilometers
200.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.78 mi
Kilometers
229.78 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM PDT
Return by in Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Grand
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive San Francisco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Grand
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
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Le Grand
72.8 mi
01h 17m
To San Francisco
70 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Grand and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Le Grand Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Le Grand Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Golden State Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1015 ft · 17 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  19. 19

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

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Grand 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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
60.7 mi · 43%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 21%
MacArthur Freeway
15.5 mi · 11%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 10%
CA 120 West
7.68 mi · 5%
Le Grand Road
7.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

60.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
01h 17m from Le Grand
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Le Grand and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Grand to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Le Grand and 70 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Le Grand and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lathrop, 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 Lathrop.

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Grand and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.93 km).

Le Grand

#1 Le Grand

City in Merced County, California, United States

Population1,659
Coordinates37.2285500, -120.2482300
Altitude77
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: Washington Avenue (-120.248322, 37.228479)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.15
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.08 $58.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $30.57 $61.15
Premium $6.24 $31.46 $62.93
Diesel $7.57 $38.14 $76.28

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 Le Grand and San Francisco. The current time is 23:00:57.

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.