San Francisco to Yuba City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

103.9 miles 167.2 km · straight line
118.7 miles actual route 191.1 km · driving distance
2h 31min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Yuba City?

The distance from San Francisco to Yuba City is 103.9 miles (167.2 km) as the crow flies. Yuba City is located NNE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.7 miles, taking about 2h 31min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Yuba City. 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 Yuba City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 31min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 1min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Yuba City

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Yuba City
39.14°N, 121.62°W
America/Los_Angeles
18m 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 239.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM