How far is San Francisco, CA from Lakeport, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lakeport, CA is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
119.6 mi
02h 42m
Flight
91.64 mi
147.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.64 mi
Kilometers
147.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.6 mi
Kilometers
192.47 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeport
Thu, May 21, 10:45 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Fri, May 22, 1:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-21T20:02
Arrive Lakeport
Thu, May 21, 10:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
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
Windsor
CA

City in California

From San Francisco
59.8 mi
01h 21m
To Lakeport
59.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Lakeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue

    740 ft · 28 sec · South Van Ness Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Otis Street

    649 ft · 17 sec · Otis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gough Street

    628 ft · 16 sec · Gough Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    151 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Franklin Street

    755 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fell Street

    2406 ft · 2 min · Fell Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Webster Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto California Street

    2416 ft · 1 min · California Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Divisadero Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lombard Street

    616 ft · 30 sec · Lombard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Richardson Avenue

    1231 ft · 41 sec · Richardson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Presidio Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Presidio Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Golden Gate Bridge

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old River Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Old River Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lakeport-Hopland Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Lakeport-Hopland Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Lakeport-Hopland Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Lakeport-Hopland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hopland Grade

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hopland Grade

  22. 22

    Continue on Hopland Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Hopland Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    82 m · 14 sec · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Forbes Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Forbes Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Lakeport.

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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
92.1 mi · 77%
Hopland Road
8.03 mi · 7%
Hopland Grade
4.52 mi · 4%
Lakeport-Hopland Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Presidio Parkway
1.79 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

92.1 mi · 01h 49m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 21m from San Francisco
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Lakeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Lakeport?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from San Francisco and 59.8 miles from Lakeport.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Lakeport.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Dawn Ranch Lodge & Agriculture Public House
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Dawn Ranch Lodge & Agriculture Public House

Guerneville , CA
16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA 95446, United States
Rating 4.0/5 119 reviews Event venue,Resort hotel,Hotel,Restaurant,Wedding venue
Bohemian Grove
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Bohemian Grove

Monte Rio , CA
20601 Bohemian Ave, Monte Rio, CA 95462, United States
Rating 3.5/5 299 reviews Tourist attraction,Camp,Workers' club
Safeway
Practical stop 13 mi away

Safeway

Guerneville , CA
16405 CA-116, Guerneville, CA 95446, United States
Rating 3.7/5 760 reviews Grocery store,Grocery delivery service
City of Santa Rosa
Meeting point 5 mi away

City of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa , CA
100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, United States
Rating 3.2/5 16 reviews City or town hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

BUS

Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California

8 mi away
165 Healdsburg Ave.
BUS

Santa Rosa, California

15 mi away
175 Railroad Street
BUS

Rohnert Park, California

24 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive
BUS

Cloverdale, California

33 mi away
Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Lakeport. Straight-line distance: 91.64 mi (147.48 km).

San Francisco

#1 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
Lakeport

#2 Lakeport

City in Lake County, California, United States of America

Population4,963
Coordinates39.0429500, -122.9158300
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Lakeport (-122.91583, 39.04295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $24.35
Round trip
$48.69
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.35 $48.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.60 $51.20
Premium $6.24 $26.35 $52.69
Diesel $7.57 $31.93 $63.87

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Lakeport. The current time is 20:02:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.