Ripon to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.8 miles 113.9 km · straight line
81.9 miles actual route 131.8 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
272° W bearing direction

How far is Ripon from San Francisco?

The distance from Ripon to San Francisco is 70.8 miles (113.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Ripon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.9 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ripon and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ripon to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 34min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ripon & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Ripon
37.74°N, 121.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 351.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM