How far is Allen, CA from Sutter Creek, CA?

The driving distance from Allen, CA to Sutter Creek, CA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.78 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.78 mi
Kilometers
78.51 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutter Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM PDT
Return by in Allen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Sutter Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allen
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Jones
CA

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

From Allen
26 mi
00h 36m
To Sutter Creek
22.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
21°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph ENE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Sutter Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Sutter Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1477 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1005 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Plasse Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Plasse Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.8 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1675 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Highway 49

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Highway 49

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1500 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Eureka Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Eureka Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Sutter Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
8.32 mi · 17%
Old Highway 49
0.85 mi · 2%
Plasse Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Eureka Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

40.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Jones
00h 36m from Allen
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Allen and Sunny near Sutter Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allen to Sutter Creek?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Jones is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Allen and 22.7 miles from Sutter Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Allen and Sunny near Sutter Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Jones

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Jones, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Jones.

BUS

Placerville, California

62 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.
BUS

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74 mi away
Old Tioga ROad at Highway 120 East
RAIL

Lodi

76 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Modesto station

78 mi away
1700 Held Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Sutter Creek. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).

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#1 Allen

Allen is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6171300, -120.1107400
Altitude2473
CountryUnited States
Sutter Creek

#2 Sutter Creek

City in Amador County, California

Population2,688
Coordinates38.3929700, -120.8024400
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: (-120.127816, 38.633156)
End: Eureka Street (-120.802432, 38.392946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.85
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.92 $19.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $6.24 $10.74 $21.48
Diesel $7.57 $13.02 $26.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allen and Sutter Creek. The current time is 02:41:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.