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

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Keyes, CA is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.39 mi
01h 52m
Flight
55.79 mi
89.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.39 mi
Kilometers
143.86 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keyes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Keyes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 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 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
44.7 mi
00h 56m
To Keyes
44.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

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

    143 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Road

    1487 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    994 ft · 31 sec · Mitchell Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rohde Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Rohde Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rohde Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
20.3 mi · 23%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 16%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 10%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 10%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
+33.6 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 56m from San Jose
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Keyes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from San Jose and 44.7 miles from Keyes.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Keyes. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.78 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
Keyes

#2 Keyes

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population5,601
Coordinates37.5566000, -120.9154900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Keyes (-120.91549, 37.5566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $18.17
Round trip
$36.34
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.17 $36.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.11 $38.22
Premium $6.24 $19.67 $39.33
Diesel $7.57 $23.84 $47.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Jose and Keyes. The current time is 00:36:47.

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.