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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Shingletown, CA is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.23 mi
04h 28m
Flight
189.9 mi
305.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.9 mi
Kilometers
305.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.23 mi
Kilometers
357.65 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shingletown
Sun, May 3, 11:10 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Sun, May 3, 3:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-03T06:42
Arrive Shingletown
Sun, May 3, 11:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From San Francisco
111.2 mi
02h 14m
To Shingletown
111 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2949 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway

    124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    803 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 36 East, CA 36 West, CA 99: Chico, Redbluff, Lassen Park

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Antelope Boulevard

    1348 ft · 27 sec · Antelope Boulevard

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Antelope Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Manton Road

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Manton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Manton Road

    841 ft · 23 sec · Manton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Rock Creek Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rock Creek Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Hill Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Wilson Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    667 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right

    53 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 505 North
129 mi · 58%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34 mi · 15%
Manton Road
15.6 mi · 7%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 6%
Wilson Hill Road
7.31 mi · 3%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 505 North

Continue straight

128 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
02h 14m from San Francisco
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from San Francisco and 111 miles from Shingletown.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 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 Shingletown.

Stop Ideas Near Williams

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 Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Marysville, California

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

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Shingletown. Straight-line distance: 189.9 mi (305.61 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
Shingletown

#2 Shingletown

Census-designated place in Shasta County, California

Population2,283
Coordinates40.4923800, -121.8891600
Altitude1064
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Shingletown (-121.88916, 40.49238)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.68 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.46
15.68 gal · 59.36 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $45.23 $90.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $47.56 $95.11
Premium $6.24 $48.95 $97.89
Diesel $7.57 $59.33 $118.65

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Shingletown. The current time is 06:42:17.

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.