Origin
Ripon, CA
Afternoon in Ripon on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ripon, CA to Huntley, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ripon, CA
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Huntley, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This short 16.3-mile drive from Ripon to Huntley in California is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Yosemite Avenue, North Jack Tone Road, and Santa Fe Road forming the backbone of your journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a highway. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so no major regional shifts are involved.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 6%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on Yosemite Avenue. This suggests a journey characterized by navigating through communities rather than open highway cruising. The road will likely change character as you transition between different local roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns and potential adjustments to speed. It's less about broad vistas and more about precise navigation through the landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yosemite Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ripon, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 24m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.5 miles (CA 120 / Yosemite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (J7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward Jack Tone Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Jack Tone Road
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 120 / Yosemite Avenue
Turn right onto CA 120 / Yosemite Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
J7 / Main Street
Turn right onto J7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Avenue | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Jack Tone Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Santa Fe Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| CA 99 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Colony Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yosemite Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripon, CA and Huntley, CA.
1
Start on CA 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 99
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Jack Tone Road
3
Turn left onto Colony Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Colony Road
4
Turn slight right
276 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn straight onto J5
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jack Tone Road
6
Turn right onto CA 120
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Yosemite Avenue
7
Turn right onto J7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on J7
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Santa Fe Road
9
Arrive at destination
J7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntley, CA
Afternoon in Huntley on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ripon, CA to Huntley, CA covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yosemite Avenue, North Jack Tone Road, Santa Fe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Ripon, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ripon, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 24m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.5 miles (CA 120 / Yosemite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (J7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ripon, CA to Huntley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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