How far is Orland, CA from Capay, CA?

The driving distance from Orland, CA to Capay, CA is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.87 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.85 mi
11.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.85 mi
Kilometers
11.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.5 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Capay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM PDT
Return by in Orland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Capay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Hamilton City
CA

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.

From Orland
5.4 mi
00h 10m
To Capay
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orland and Capay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland and Capay.

  1. 1

    Start on West Walker Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · West Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 202

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 202

  3. 3

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 9

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cutting Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Cutting Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cutting Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland and Capay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Walker Street
5.49 mi · 51%
4th Avenue
2.1 mi · 19%
County Road 9
1.32 mi · 12%
County Road 202
1.08 mi · 10%
6th Avenue
0.84 mi · 8%
Cutting Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

West Walker Street

Start on West Walker Street

5.49 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton City
00h 10m from Orland
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Orland and Partly Sunny near Capay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orland to Capay?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Hamilton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Orland and 5.5 miles from Capay.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Orland and Partly Sunny near Capay.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton City

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

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

RAIL

Chico station

15 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
BUS

Corning, California

26 mi away
1081 Solano Street
BUS

Oroville, California

45 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
BUS

Red Bluff, California

52 mi away
228 S. Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland and Capay. Straight-line distance: 6.85 mi (11.02 km).

Orland

#1 Orland

City in Glenn County, California

Population8,068
Coordinates39.7473800, -122.1963700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
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#2 Capay

Capay is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7965500, -122.0844300
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Orland (-122.19637, 39.74738)
End: Capay (-122.08443, 39.79655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.38
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.19 $4.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.31 $4.61
Premium $6.24 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $7.57 $2.88 $5.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Orland and Capay. The current time is 01:15:36.

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.