How far is it from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), to Colfax, CA, ?

The distance between Beale Air Force Base (BAB), and Colfax, CA, is 42 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), to Colfax, CA, ?

The drive from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), to Colfax, CA, takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), to Colfax, CA, ?

The fastest route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), to Colfax, CA, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Which direction is Colfax, CA from Beale Air Force Base (BAB)?

Colfax, CA lies roughly to the east of Beale Air Force Base (BAB).

Which towns do you pass between Beale Air Force Base (BAB) and Colfax, CA?

Towns on the route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB) to Colfax, CA include Beale AFB, Grass Valley.

Are there charging stations between Beale Air Force Base (BAB) and Colfax, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB) to Colfax, CA, including Chevron - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Pine Creek Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ARCO, E St, Marysville, CA (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Beale Air Force Base (BAB) Colfax, CA

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Beale Air Force Base (BAB) to Colfax, CA takes about 1 h 35 min via CA 174. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Colfax, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 42 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Patrol Road 2 mi
3 Turn left onto N Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Warren Shingle Road 2 mi
5 Turn left onto C Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Doolittle Drive 1 mi
7 Turn right onto North Earle Road 4 mi
8 Turn right onto Hammonton-Smartsville Road 7 mi
9 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
10 Continue straight 13 mi
11 Take exit left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Golden Center Freeway 1 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Keep slightly left 56 yd
15 Continue straight onto Hansen Way 163 yd
16 Turn right onto Colfax Avenue 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Colfax Highway 13 mi
18 Continue left onto Colfax Highway 102 yd
19 Continue straight onto South Auburn Street 153 yd
20 Enter roundabout straight 29 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight 45 yd
22 Continue straight onto South Auburn Street 129 yd
23 Turn right onto Whitcomb Avenue 1 mi
24 Arrive right onto Whitcomb Avenue

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The return trip from Colfax, CA to Beale Air Force Base (BAB) covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 chargers

Chevron - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5416 Lindhurst Ave, Marysville, CA, 95901250 kW
Pine Creek Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 692 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA, 95949250 kW
ARCO, E St, Marysville, CACCS · 707 E Street, Marysville, CA, 95901150 kW
CEC CORRIDOR GRASSVALLEY DC1CCS, Tesla · 290 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, CA, 95945150 kW
EV Charging By CitrineCCS · 333 Canyon Ct, Colfax, CA, 9571350 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Colfax, CA → Auburn, CA17 mi · 25 min Colfax, CA → Grass Valley, CA14 mi · 25 min Colfax, CA → Nevada City, CA16 mi · 30 min Colfax, CA → Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN)18 mi · 30 min Colfax, CA → Loomis, CA27 mi · 35 min Colfax, CA → Wheatland, CA44 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), {fromState} to Colfax, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Beale Air Force Base (BAB), {fromState} and Colfax, CA, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), {fromState} to Colfax, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), {fromState} to Colfax, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), {fromState} to Colfax, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB), {fromState} to Colfax, CA, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Colfax, CA from Beale Air Force Base (BAB)?: Colfax, CA lies roughly to the east of Beale Air Force Base (BAB).
Which towns do you pass between Beale Air Force Base (BAB) and Colfax, CA?: Towns on the route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB) to Colfax, CA include Beale AFB, Grass Valley.
Are there charging stations between Beale Air Force Base (BAB) and Colfax, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Beale Air Force Base (BAB) to Colfax, CA, including Chevron - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Pine Creek Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ARCO, E St, Marysville, CA (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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