Origin
Orland, CA
Late night in Orland on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland, CA to Capay, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Capay, CA
Ezequiel Barroso
Trip Overview
Orland to Capay is 10.9 miles and takes about 21 minutes via West Walker Street and County Road 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two California locales. You won't encounter any highway driving on this trip, making it a relaxed local excursion. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Walker Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| 4th Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road 9 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| County Road 202 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cutting Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Walker Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland, CA and Capay, CA.
1
Start on CA 32
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
West Walker Street
2
Turn left onto 202
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 202
3
Continue on CR 202
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 9
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 9
5
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
4th Avenue
6
Turn right onto 2
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cutting Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
2
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
202 / County Road 202
Turn left onto 202 / County Road 202
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 9 / County Road 9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 9 / County Road 9
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
4th Avenue
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
2 / Cutting Avenue
Turn right onto 2 / Cutting Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Capay, CA
Late night in Capay on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
23 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
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 5.5 miles on West Walker Street. You'll be cruising through local streets and county roads for the entire 10.9-mile duration. Expect a consistent pace without the interruptions of highway exits or merges.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on West Walker Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 5.5 miles in near 202 / County Road 202.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (202 / County Road 202): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (CR 9 / County Road 9): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on West Walker Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (202 / County Road 202): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (CR 9 / County Road 9): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Capay, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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