How far is Yountville, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Yountville, CA to San Jose, CA is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.97 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.67 mi
124.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.67 mi
Kilometers
124.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.97 mi
Kilometers
154.45 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM PDT
Return by in Yountville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yountville
2026-04-18T21:09
Arrive San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yountville
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
Walnut Creek
CA

The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

From Yountville
44.5 mi
00h 49m
To San Jose
51.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yountville and San Jose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yountville and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1555 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto California Drive

    141 m · 19 sec · California Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1125 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saint Helena Highway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Saint Helena Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Redwood Street

    1786 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Alameda Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alameda Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Curtola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Curtola Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street

    991 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Julian Street

    151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yountville and San Jose.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Donald D Doyle Highway
32.4 mi · 34%
Saint Helena Highway
12.9 mi · 13%
Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 9%
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.03 mi · 8%
Curtola Parkway
7.07 mi · 7%
Broadway Street
5.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Donald D Doyle Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

31 mi · 00h 36m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut Creek
00h 49m from Yountville
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yountville and Sunny near San Jose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yountville to San Jose?

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Walnut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Yountville and 51.5 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yountville and Sunny near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut Creek

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 Walnut Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Oakland , CA
Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.2/5 629 reviews Park
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

Berkeley Community Media

Berkeley , CA
2239 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Television station,City government office,Video production service
Alameda County Marriage License
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Alameda County Marriage License

Oakland , CA
1106 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
Rating 4.1/5 18 reviews County government office
OAKLAND CITY HALL
Nearby stop 13 mi away

OAKLAND CITY HALL

Oakland , CA
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
Rating 4.3/5 23 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut Creek.

RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Emeryville station

21 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

21 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

21 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yountville and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 77.67 mi (124.99 km).

Yountville

#1 Yountville

City in California

Population2,970
Coordinates38.4015800, -122.3608100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
San Jose

#2 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.360864, 38.401531)
End: North Market Street (-121.89496, 37.33939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $19.56
Round trip
$39.11
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.56 $39.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.56 $41.13
Premium $6.24 $21.16 $42.33
Diesel $7.57 $25.65 $51.30

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yountville and San Jose. The current time is 21:09:44.

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.