How far is San Francisco, CA from Willits, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Willits, CA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Willits.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Willits.
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Start on Market Street
13 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue
740 ft · 28 sec · South Van Ness Avenue
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Turn right onto Otis Street
649 ft · 17 sec · Otis Street
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Turn right onto Gough Street
628 ft · 16 sec · Gough Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
9 m · 1 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight left
151 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Franklin Street
755 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Fell Street
2406 ft · 2 min · Fell Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
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Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
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Turn left onto Lombard Street
616 ft · 30 sec · Lombard Street
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Continue on Richardson Avenue
1231 ft · 41 sec · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Presidio Parkway
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Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
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Continue on Redwood Highway
126.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1728 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Street
131 m · 21 sec · West Valley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coast Street
50 m · 13 sec · Coast Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
45 m · 6 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Willits.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
126 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near Willits.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Willits?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Healdsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from San Francisco and 68.5 miles from Willits.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near Willits.
Stop Ideas Near Healdsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Dawn Ranch Lodge & Agriculture Public House
Bohemian Grove
Safeway
City of Santa Rosa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Healdsburg.
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Santa Rosa, California
Cloverdale, California
Rohnert Park, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Willits. Straight-line distance: 123.74 mi (199.14 km).
#1 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Population | 866,606 |
| Coordinates | 37.7749300, -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willits
City in California, USA
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 39.4096100, -123.3555700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willits (-123.35557, 39.40961)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.62 | $73.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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