How far is San Jose, CA from Walnut Grove, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Walnut Grove, CA is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
Driving 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 02h 02m.
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.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Walnut Grove.
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Start on North Market Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Coleman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
1618 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brentwood, Vasco Road
756 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vasco Road North, Brentwood
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road
17.7 mi · 24 min · South Vasco Road
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 160 North: Rio Vista, Sacramento
2844 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto River Road
605 ft · 13 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto C Street
152 m · 23 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
22 m · 8 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Lord Street
17 m · 2 sec · Lord Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Walnut Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Vasco Road
Merge slight left onto South Vasco Road
17.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Discovery Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from San Jose and 44.4 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.60 one way or $39.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Discovery Bay
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 Discovery Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 65.79 mi (105.88 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 Walnut Grove
Situated in Sacramento County at an elevation of approximately 10 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta along the Sacramento River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2421400, -121.5116200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-121.51162, 38.24214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $19.60 | $39.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $26.33 | $52.67 |
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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