How far is San Francisco, CA from Rancho Calaveras, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Rancho Calaveras, CA is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
113 mi
02h 33m
Flight
88.47 mi
142.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.47 mi
Kilometers
142.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113 mi
Kilometers
181.85 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rancho Calaveras
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Rancho Calaveras
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From San Francisco
56.4 mi
01h 16m
To Rancho Calaveras
56.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Rancho Calaveras.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    95 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    1724 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland

    1538 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Route 80

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 58 sec · West Charter Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99W

    1 mi · 2 min · Old U.S. Route 99W

  18. 18

    Continue on Charter Way

    3092 ft · 54 sec · Charter Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on East Mariposa Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Mariposa Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Jack Tone Road

    4 mi · 7 min · South Jack Tone Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 33 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Garner Place

    2569 ft · 2 min · Garner Place

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Crail Way

    1809 ft · 1 min · Crail Way

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stabulis Road

    526 ft · 28 sec · Stabulis Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 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 Rancho Calaveras.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi · 26%
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 14%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 13%
Westside Freeway
11.6 mi · 10%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 5%
Farmington Road
5.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 16m from San Francisco
Leave By
1:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Calaveras.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Rancho Calaveras?

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from San Francisco and 56.5 miles from Rancho Calaveras.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Calaveras.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Rancho Calaveras. Straight-line distance: 88.47 mi (142.38 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
Rancho Calaveras

#2 Rancho Calaveras

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population5,325
Coordinates38.1274200, -120.8582700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Rancho Calaveras (-120.85827, 38.12742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $23.02
Round trip
$46.04
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.02 $46.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.20 $48.41
Premium $6.24 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $7.57 $30.19 $60.38

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 San Francisco and Rancho Calaveras. The current time is 03:23:37.

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.