How far is San Jose, CA from Planada, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Planada, CA is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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 Merced County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Planada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Planada.
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Start on North Market Street
33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Devine Street
84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street
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Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street
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Continue on West Julian Street
109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
2182 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Santa Teresa Boulevard
673 ft · 23 sec · Santa Teresa Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 85 South
1533 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
67.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 59: Merced
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Los Banos Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Los Banos Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Way
3235 ft · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Take the exit right
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2070 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 East: Mariposa, Yosemite
1141 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Yosemite Parkway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Yosemite Parkway
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Turn right onto Sutter Street
1698 ft · 47 sec · Sutter Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1344 ft · 48 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
584 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Planada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pacheco Pass Highway
Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
67.7 mi · 01h 25m
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 Jose and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Planada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Planada?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from San Jose and 62.6 miles from Planada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.44 one way or $50.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Planada.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gustine.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Gilroy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Planada. Straight-line distance: 86.69 mi (139.52 km).
#1 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Planada
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 4,584 |
| Coordinates | 37.2907700, -120.3185200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Planada (-120.31852, 37.29077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
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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