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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Shackelford, CA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
92.76 mi
01h 52m
Flight
78.79 mi
126.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.79 mi
Kilometers
126.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.76 mi
Kilometers
149.29 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shackelford
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Tue, May 5, 4:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Shackelford
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From San Francisco
46.3 mi
00h 56m
To Shackelford
46.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Crows Landing Road

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Crows Landing Road

    623 ft · 13 sec · Crows Landing Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Crows Landing Road

    53 m · 11 sec · Crows Landing Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pueblo Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · Pueblo Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi · 32%
CA 99 South
16.1 mi · 17%
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 17%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 16%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 7%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 56m from San Francisco
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Mostly Cloudy near Shackelford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from San Francisco and 46.4 miles from Shackelford.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around San Francisco and Mostly Cloudy near Shackelford.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Shackelford. Straight-line distance: 78.79 mi (126.8 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
Shackelford

#2 Shackelford

City in Modesto, California, United States of America

Population3,371
Coordinates37.6138200, -120.9927100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Shackelford (-120.99271, 37.61382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.73
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.86 $37.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.84 $39.67
Premium $6.24 $20.41 $40.83
Diesel $7.57 $24.74 $49.49

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Shackelford. The current time is 01:01:28.

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.