San Francisco to Ukiah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

104.1 miles 167.6 km · straight line
115 miles actual route 185.1 km · driving distance
2h 26min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Ukiah?

The distance from San Francisco to Ukiah is 104.1 miles (167.6 km) as the crow flies. Ukiah is located NNW of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115 miles, taking about 2h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. 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 San Francisco and Ukiah. 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 San Francisco to Ukiah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 26min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 55min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 19min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Ukiah

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Ukiah
39.15°N, 123.21°W
America/Los_Angeles
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 239.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM