How far is Sunset, CA from Yuba City, CA?
The driving distance from Sunset, CA to Yuba City, CA is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sutter County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset and Yuba City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset and Yuba City.
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Start on Paseo Road
36 m · 14 sec · Paseo Road
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Turn left onto Live Oak Boulevard
7.7 mi · 10 min · Live Oak Boulevard
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Turn left onto Colusa Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Colusa Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Colusa Avenue
51 m · 7 sec · Colusa Avenue
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Turn right onto Rockholt Way
33 m · 10 sec · Rockholt Way
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset and Yuba City.
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.
Live Oak Boulevard
Turn left onto Live Oak Boulevard
7.66 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sunset and Sunny near Yuba City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunset to Yuba City?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tierra Buena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Sunset and 4.3 miles from Yuba City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunset and Sunny near Yuba City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset and Yuba City. Straight-line distance: 7.83 mi (12.6 km).
#1 Sunset
Situated at an elevation of 75 feet in the Sacramento Valley, this rural unincorporated community in Sutter County lies south of the Sutter Buttes.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2504500, -121.6519100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yuba City
The most populous city in Yuba County, California.
| Population | 67,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1404500, -121.6169100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-121.616897, 39.14043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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