How far is San Francisco, CA from Yountville, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Yountville, CA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Yountville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Yountville.
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Start on Market Street
95 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Bryant Street
1724 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland
1538 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right onto Route 80
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East
2949 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway
124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway
752 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa
2517 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CA 37
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard
1912 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street
4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
12.9 mi · 16 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1094 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto California Drive
71 m · 11 sec · California Drive
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1555 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
20 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Yountville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saint Helena Highway
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Yountville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Yountville?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Rodeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from San Francisco and 27.8 miles from Yountville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Yountville.
Stop Ideas Near Rodeo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Berkeley Community Media
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rodeo.
Vallejo, California
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Yountville. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.87 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 Yountville
City in California
| Population | 2,970 |
| Coordinates | 38.4015800, -122.3608100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yountville (-122.36081, 38.40158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
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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