Drive or Fly: San Francisco, CA to Ione, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SFO–SCK. At 111 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 31m
Distance
111.3 mi
Total Cost
$60
CO2
45 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 22m
11m in the air
Air Distance
90 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SFO and SCK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 31m | 3h 22m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $60 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 45 kg CO2 | 23 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CA 12, CA 4, CA 160
via I 580, CA 88, I 205
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Francisco, CA to Ione, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.