How far is Willows, CA from Bayliss, CA?

The driving distance from Willows, CA to Bayliss, CA is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.13 mi
00h 23m
Flight
8.84 mi
14.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.84 mi
Kilometers
14.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.13 mi
Kilometers
19.52 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayliss
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM PDT
Return by in Willows
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willows
2026-04-19T03:49
Arrive Bayliss
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willows
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Hamilton City
CA

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.

From Willows
6 mi
00h 11m
To Bayliss
6.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willows and Bayliss.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willows and Bayliss.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wood Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road V

    4.2 mi · 10 min · County Road V

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bayliss Blue Gum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayliss Blue Gum Road

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayliss Blue Gum Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willows and Bayliss.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Wood Street
6.88 mi · 57%
County Road V
4.22 mi · 35%
Bayliss Blue Gum Road
1.03 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West Wood Street

Start on West Wood Street

6.88 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton City
00h 11m from Willows
Leave By
7:44 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Willows and Partly Sunny near Bayliss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willows to Bayliss?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Hamilton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Willows and 6.1 miles from Bayliss.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Willows and Partly Sunny near Bayliss.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton City, 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 Hamilton City.

RAIL

Chico station

15 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
BUS

Corning, California

26 mi away
1081 Solano Street
BUS

Oroville, California

45 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
BUS

Red Bluff, California

52 mi away
228 S. Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willows and Bayliss. Straight-line distance: 8.84 mi (14.23 km).

Willows

#1 Willows

City in California, USA

Population6,036
Coordinates39.5243300, -122.1935900
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayliss

Bayliss is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5826600, -122.0458100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Willows (-122.19359, 39.52433)
End: Bayliss (-122.04581, 39.58266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.61 $5.22
Premium $6.24 $2.68 $5.37
Diesel $7.57 $3.25 $6.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Willows and Bayliss. The current time is 03:49:24.

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.