How far is Mission Canyon, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Mission Canyon, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 324 miles (521.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 California, named after its founder, Charles King
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Canyon and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Canyon and San Francisco.
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Start on Dorking Place
80 m · 13 sec · Dorking Place
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Turn left onto Cheltenham Road
3112 ft · 2 min · Cheltenham Road
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Continue on Cheltenham Road
886 ft · 39 sec · Cheltenham Road
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Turn right onto Tye Road
95 m · 16 sec · Tye Road
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Turn right onto Foothill Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Foothill Road
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Turn right onto CA 154: Cachuma Lake, Santa Ynez
1497 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Chumash Highway
22.9 mi · 31 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
229.6 mi · 4 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue on Octavia Boulevard
2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission Canyon and San Francisco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 101 North
Merge slight left
230 mi · 04h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
King City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Mission Canyon and 162.2 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.00 one way or $131.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Canyon and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near King City
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 King City.
King City, California
Salinas station
Paso Robles station
Carmel, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Canyon and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 274.87 mi (442.36 km).
#1 Mission Canyon
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 2,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.4508300, -119.7129100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Population | 866,606 |
| Coordinates | 37.7749300, -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $5.77 | $66.00 | $131.99 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $69.40 | $138.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $71.42 | $142.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $86.57 | $173.13 |
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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