How far is Shingletown, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Shingletown, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.94 mi
03h 56m
Flight
189.9 mi
305.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.9 mi
Kilometers
305.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.94 mi
Kilometers
360.4 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Sun, May 3, 9:24 AM PDT
Return by in Shingletown
Sun, May 3, 1:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shingletown
2026-05-03T05:28
Arrive San Francisco
Sun, May 3, 9:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shingletown
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Shingletown
111.5 mi
01h 58m
To San Francisco
112.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shingletown and San Francisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shingletown and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    667 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilson Hill Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Wilson Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rock Creek Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rock Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Manton Road

    841 ft · 26 sec · Manton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Manton Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Manton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Manton Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Manton Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 36

    11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 36

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Antelope Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Antelope Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shingletown and San Francisco.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
93 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
33.9 mi · 15%
I 505 South
33.2 mi · 15%
Manton Road
15.6 mi · 7%
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
State Highway 36
11.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Continue on Westside Freeway

93 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 58m from Shingletown
Leave By
9:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Shingletown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shingletown to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Shingletown and 112.4 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.58 one way or $91.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shingletown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Williams

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shingletown and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 189.9 mi (305.61 km).

Shingletown

#1 Shingletown

Census-designated place in Shasta County, California

Population2,283
Coordinates40.4923800, -121.8891600
Altitude1064
CountryUnited States
San Francisco

#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.889127, 40.492509)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.91 L · about $45.58
Round trip
$91.15
15.8 gal · 59.82 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $45.58 $91.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $47.92 $95.84
Premium $6.24 $49.32 $98.64
Diesel $7.57 $59.78 $119.56

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Shingletown and San Francisco. The current time is 05:28:18.

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.