How far is Progress, CA from Yuba City, CA?

The driving distance from Progress, CA to Yuba City, CA is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.92 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuba City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM PDT
Return by in Progress
Wed, Apr 15, 10:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Progress
2026-04-15T21:18
Arrive Yuba City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Progress
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
South Yuba City
CA

Town

From Progress
7.9 mi
00h 14m
To Yuba City
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Progress and Yuba City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Progress and Yuba City.

  1. 1

    Start on Progress Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · Progress Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oswald Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Oswald Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schlag Road

    1307 ft · 20 sec · Schlag Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oswald Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Oswald Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plumas Street

    1783 ft · 53 sec · Plumas Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    46 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Progress and Yuba City.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oswald Road
7.9 mi · 50%
Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 8%
Bridge Street
1.08 mi · 7%
Progress Road
0.45 mi · 3%
Plumas Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Schlag Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Oswald Road

Continue on Oswald Road

5.52 mi · 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Yuba City
00h 14m from Progress
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Progress and Partly Sunny near Yuba City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Progress to Yuba City?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

South Yuba City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Progress and 8.1 miles from Yuba City.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Progress and Partly Sunny near Yuba City.

Stop Ideas Near South Yuba City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Yuba 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 South Yuba City.

BUS

Marysville, California

5 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

45 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Rocklin

50 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Grass Valley, California

51 mi away
125 E. Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Progress and Yuba City. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).

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#1 Progress

Progress is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0632300, -121.8010800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Yuba City

#2 Yuba City

The most populous city in Yuba County, California.

Population67,010
Coordinates39.1404500, -121.6169100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Progress Road (-121.800446, 39.063229)
End: (-121.616897, 39.14043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.40 $6.79
Premium $6.24 $3.50 $6.99
Diesel $7.57 $4.24 $8.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Progress and Yuba City. The current time is 21:18:22.

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.