San Jose to Vacaville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.6 miles 113.6 km · straight line
85.3 miles actual route 137.2 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
356° N bearing direction

How far is San Jose from Vacaville?

The distance from San Jose to Vacaville is 70.6 miles (113.6 km) as the crow flies. Vacaville is located N of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.3 miles, taking about 1h 42min. 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. 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 Jose and Vacaville. 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 Jose to Vacaville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Jose & Vacaville

Quick Facts

San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
Vacaville
38.36°N, 121.99°W
America/Los_Angeles
53m 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 352.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM