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Trip from Woodland, CA to Jacobs Corner, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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seat of Yolo County, California, United States

Woodland, CA

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Downtown Jacobs Corner, CA, CA

Jacobs Corner, CA

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Trip Overview

Woodland, CA to Jacobs Corner, CA is 6.8 miles and takes about 12 minutes via CA 16, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local hop. The drive is primarily on a highway, suggesting a straightforward and efficient transit. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another nearby destination without significant time commitment. It’s a simple, no-fuss option for local travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 16 5.2 mi 7m
Main Street 1.6 mi 4m
1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
State Route 16 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: CA 16 — 5.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, CA and Jacobs Corner, CA.

1

Start on 1st Street

385 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street
2

Turn right onto I 5 BUS

1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
3

Continue on CA 16

5.2 mi · 7 min · CA 16
Use the straight lane.
4

Arrive at destination

CA 16

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 5 BUS / Main Street

Turn right onto I 5 BUS / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.66 one way

$3.33 round trip

$6.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.40 $1.71 $3.43
premium $6.57 $1.76 $3.52
diesel $6.18 $1.65 $3.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Oct 12, 2026

Origin

Woodland, CA

Morning in Woodland on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

50°F

Clear

NW 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 12 at 1:36AM PDT until October 12 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 10:54PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

Jacobs Corner, CA

Morning in Jacobs Corner on Monday

Local time

9:13 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

3 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 76% of this 6.8-mile drive on highway, with the longest continuous stretch being 5.2 miles on CA 16. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface streets like Main Street and 1st Street for the remainder of the trip. Expect a few exits and potential for merging traffic as you transition from the highway to local roads. The latter part of the drive will feel more like navigating a town center.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on CA 16.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 16 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 5 BUS / Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Woodland, CA to Jacobs Corner, CA is easy. At 12m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (I 5 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

133 ft 64 ft

Total Climb

72 ft

Total Descent

11 ft

Highest Point

133 ft

~5.4 mi in

Elevation Range

70 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Woodland, CA

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Founded 1871

Woodland is a city of 61,032 (2020) in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California.

Top landmarks

  • • Woodland Opera House — theater and former movie theater in Woodland, California, United States
  • • Gibson Mansion — single-family detached home in Woodland, California
  • • Yolo County Courthouse — county courthouse in California, United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on CA 16. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (I 5 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacobs Corner, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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