Distance from San Francisco to Walnut Creek
How far is it from San Francisco to Walnut Creek? About 21 mi in a straight line and 30 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
San Francisco and Walnut Creek are about 21 mi (34 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 30 mi (48 km), a drive of about 41 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 21 mi / 34 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 30 mi / 48 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 41 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $4 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.841, -122.242 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
San Francisco to Walnut Creek is about 21 mi (34 km) in a straight line, and roughly 30 mi (48 km) by road.