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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
1477 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1005 ft · 45 sec
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Plasse Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Plasse Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
40.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right
1675 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 49
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Highway 49
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Continue on Main Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eureka Street
41 m · 6 sec · Eureka Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
40.8 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
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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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Jones.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Sutter Creek. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).
#1 Allen
Allen is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6171300, -120.1107400 |
| Altitude | 2473 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sutter Creek
City in Amador County, California
| Population | 2,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.3929700, -120.8024400 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka Street (-120.802432, 38.392946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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