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Trip from Yuba City, CA to Progress, CA

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

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

city and the county seat of Sutter County, California, United States

Yuba City, CA

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Downtown Progress, CA, CA

Progress, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Yuba City to Progress is 15.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Oswald Road and CA 99, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick trip between these two points without a significant time commitment. The route is primarily on local roads with a portion on a major highway, making it easy to navigate.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Oswald Road 7.9 mi 11m
CA 99 4.4 mi 5m
Hughes Road 1.3 mi 1m
Bridge Street 1.1 mi 2m
Progress Road 0.4 mi 1m
Plumas Street 0.3 mi <1m
Schlag Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Oswald Road — 7.9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yuba City, CA and Progress, CA.

1

Start on this road

117 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right

151 ft · 16 sec
3

Turn left onto Plumas Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Plumas Street
4

Turn right onto Bridge Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
5

Turn left onto CA 99

4.4 mi · 5 min · CA 99
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto Oswald Road

5.5 mi · 8 min · Oswald Road
7

Continue on Schlag Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Schlag Road
8

Turn left onto Hughes Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Hughes Road
9

Continue on Oswald Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Oswald Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto Progress Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Progress Road
11

Arrive at destination

Progress Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Plumas Street

Turn left onto Plumas Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Bridge Street

Turn right onto Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | CA 99

Turn left onto CA 99

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | Progress Road

At end of road, turn left onto Progress Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.63 one way

$7.26 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $3.74 $7.48
premium $6.18 $3.84 $7.68
diesel $5.61 $3.49 $6.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Yuba City, CA

Late night in Yuba City on Sunday

Local time

12:55 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Progress, CA

Late night in Progress on Sunday

Local time

12:55 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

21 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a long, straight highway. With only 28% of the drive on highways, expect more interactions with local traffic and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on Oswald Road, so be prepared for a varied driving experience with shorter segments on different road types. The transition from local roads to CA 99 and back to local roads will define the rhythm of this trip.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Oswald Road.

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 early in the drive.

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 24m drive. You will face about 7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Plumas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Yuba City, CA

Full guide →

Yuba City is in Sutter County, California in the Sacramento Valley.

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 24m. Total distance: 15.8 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 (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Oswald Road. 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Plumas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Progress, 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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