How far is Yuba City, CA from Oroville, CA?
The driving distance from Yuba City, CA to Oroville, CA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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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
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City in Sutter County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuba City and Oroville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuba City and Oroville.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Plumas Street
72 m · 10 sec · Plumas Street
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Turn right onto Colusa Avenue
2526 ft · 56 sec · Colusa Avenue
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Continue straight
2734 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on 10th Street
2444 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on E Street
106 m · 16 sec · E Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1328 ft · 57 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
25.7 mi · 31 min · B Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Montgomery Street
1397 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
65 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuba City and Oroville.
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.
B Street
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25.7 mi · 00h 31m
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 Yuba City and Sunny near Oroville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuba City to Oroville?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Yuba City and 14.4 miles from Oroville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuba City and Sunny near Oroville.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuba City and Oroville. Straight-line distance: 26 mi (41.84 km).
#1 Yuba City
The most populous city in Yuba County, California.
| Population | 67,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1404500, -121.6169100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oroville
County seat of Butte County, California, USA
| Population | 20,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.5139400, -121.5577600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oroville (-121.55776, 39.51394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
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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