Walnut Creek

California

1
Destination

Find driving times and distances from Walnut Creek, USA to 1 destinations. Accurate drive times, mileage, and fuel costs for every trip.

Driving Times from Walnut Creek

1 destinations sorted by distance

Short Drives (under 3 hours) — 1 routes

San Francisco
28 miles
40 min

Nearby Cities

Concord (5 mi)Berkeley (12 mi)Oakland (13 mi)OAK (16 mi)Hayward (17 mi)San Francisco (21 mi)

Routes to Walnut Creek

San Francisco → Walnut Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Walnut Creek from San Francisco?
Walnut Creek is approximately 28 miles from San Francisco, with a driving time of around 40 min. Drive times vary based on traffic and route chosen.
What cities are within 3 hours of Walnut Creek?
San Francisco is the only city within 3 hours of Walnut Creek. Browse the short drives section above for the full list.
How many driving routes are available from Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek has 1 driving routes in our database, covering destinations across the US. Each route includes drive time, distance, gas cost, and the best times to travel.

How Far Is Walnut Creek from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Walnut Creek to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is San Francisco, roughly 25 miles away by road.

San Francisco~25 mi · 30 min
San Jose~50 mi · 45 min
Sacramento~65 mi · 1h
Fresno~180 mi · 3h
Los Angeles~410 mi · 7h

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Walnut Creek

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Walnut Creek by road:

Oakland (OAK)~20 mi · 15 min
San Francisco (SFO)~30 mi · 30 min

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Walnut Creek: What to Know

Walnut Creek, California makes a practical base for exploring the West Coast by car. Before a longer trip, give the vehicle a quick once-over — tire pressure, washer fluid, and wipers — and download offline maps, as coverage can thin out between towns on rural stretches. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is US-101, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Explore Routes from Walnut Creek

From Walnut Creek, you can drive to 3 different cities and attractions across the US. This page lists every available route sorted by distance, making it easy to find both nearby getaways and faraway adventures. Each destination card shows the driving distance and estimated travel time at a glance. Click through to any route for in-depth details on highway options, fuel expenses, rest stop suggestions, and real-time traffic considerations to help you plan the perfect trip.