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

The driving distance from Woodland, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.11 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.61 mi
115.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.61 mi
Kilometers
115.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.11 mi
Kilometers
133.75 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 10:21 PM PDT
Return by in Woodland
Thu, Oct 15, 11:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland
2026-10-15T20:56
Arrive San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 10:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Woodland
41.5 mi
00h 42m
To San Francisco
41.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    29 m · 8 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    140 m · 19 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward CA 113 South: Davis

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  19. 19

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

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
48.3 mi · 58%
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi · 18%
Vic Fazio Highway
10.7 mi · 13%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 4%
Route 80
1.39 mi · 2%
Carquinez Bridge
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
00h 42m from Woodland
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodland and Sunny near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Woodland and 41.6 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodland and Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 71.61 mi (115.24 km).

Woodland

#1 Woodland

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population60,446
Coordinates38.6785200, -121.7733000
Altitude21
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: 1st Street (-121.773147, 38.678519)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.69
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $18.34 $36.69
Mid-grade $6.50 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $6.69 $19.60 $39.20
Diesel $8.41 $24.65 $49.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland and San Francisco. The current time is 20:56:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.