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
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$5.97/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.18
$3.85
$7.69
premium
$6.30
$3.92
$7.83
diesel
$5.35
$3.33
$6.66
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, 2026-06-01.
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 May 27, 2026
Origin
Yuba City, CA
Afternoon
in Yuba City on Wednesday
Local time
1:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 27 at 11:29AM PDT until May 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 27 at 11:16AM MST until May 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Destination
Progress, CA
Afternoon
in Progress on Wednesday
Local time
1:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 6 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 27 at 11:29AM PDT until May 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 27 at 11:16AM MST until May 28 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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
1 degrees warmer 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
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.
More Details
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 Effort3/10
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.
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Oswald Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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: 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.
