Origin
Sunset, CA
Morning in Sunset on Monday
Local time
7:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunset, CA to Yuba City, CA
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuba City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunset, CA to Yuba City, CA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Live Oak Boulevard, Colusa Avenue, Paseo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Live Oak Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.3 miles from Sunset, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Live Oak Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CA 99 / Live Oak Boulevard.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 99 / Live Oak Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CA 20 / Colusa Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Colusa Avenue): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CA 99 / Live Oak Boulevard
Turn left onto CA 99 / Live Oak Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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CA 20 / Colusa Avenue
Turn left onto CA 20 / Colusa Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Colusa Avenue
Take the exit onto Colusa Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Rockholt Way
Turn right onto Rockholt Way
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Boulevard | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Colusa Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Paseo Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockholt Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Live Oak Boulevard
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset, CA and Yuba City, CA.
1
Start on Paseo Road
117 ft
·
13 sec
·
Paseo Road
2
Turn left onto CA 99
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Live Oak Boulevard
3
Turn left onto CA 20
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colusa Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto Colusa Avenue
168 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colusa Avenue
5
Turn right onto Rockholt Way
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockholt Way
6
Turn right
42 ft
·
3 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.3 miles from Sunset, CA, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 8.7 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.3 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuba City, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunset, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunset, CA
This is one driving day of about 8.7 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sunset, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Live Oak Boulevard for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from Sunset, CA · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Sunset, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yuba City, CA
The final approach into Yuba City, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yuba City, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.03 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| premium | $6.24 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Yuba City, CA
Morning in Yuba City on Monday
Local time
7:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
12m 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 Sunset, CA to Yuba City, CA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Live Oak Boulevard, Colusa Avenue, Paseo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Sunset, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 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.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 99 / Live Oak Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CA 20 / Colusa Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Colusa Avenue): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Sunset, CA to Yuba City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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