How far is San Jose, CA from Ione, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Ione, CA is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
110.1 mi
02h 23m
Flight
87.51 mi
140.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.51 mi
Kilometers
140.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.1 mi
Kilometers
177.19 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ione
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-18T00:53
Arrive Ione
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
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 Jose
55.1 mi
01h 11m
To Ione
55.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Ione.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Ione.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 88: Waterloo Road

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Waterloo Road

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Waterloo Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Ione.

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Waterloo Road
27.9 mi · 25%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 13%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 12%
Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 11%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 8%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 11m from San Jose
Leave By
1:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Ione.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Ione?

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 55.1 miles from San Jose and 55.1 miles from Ione.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Ione.

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 Jose and Ione. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.83 km).

San Jose

#1 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Ione

#2 Ione

City in Amador County, California, USA

Population8,326
Coordinates38.3526900, -120.9327200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Ione (-120.93272, 38.35269)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.88
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.44 $44.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.60 $47.19
Premium $6.24 $24.29 $48.57
Diesel $7.57 $29.44 $58.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Ione. The current time is 00:53:45.

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.