How far is Amador City, CA from Allen, CA?
The driving distance from Amador City, CA to Allen, CA is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amador City and Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amador City and Allen.
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Start on Amador Creek Road
64 m · 17 sec · Amador Creek Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 49
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 49
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Continue on Hanford Street
2117 ft · 42 sec · Hanford Street
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Continue on Main Street
2301 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 49
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Highway 49
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Turn left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge 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 Plasse Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Plasse Road
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Continue straight
594 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
538 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right
597 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
1477 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amador City and Allen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Amador City and Mostly Clear near Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amador City to Allen?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Pollock Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Amador City and 27.2 miles from Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amador City and Mostly Clear near Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Pollock Pines
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 Pollock Pines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amador City and Allen. Straight-line distance: 40.91 mi (65.84 km).
#1 Amador City
Human settlement in Amador County, California, United States of America
| Population | 190 |
| Coordinates | 38.4193600, -120.8241000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allen
Allen is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6171300, -120.1107400 |
| Altitude | 2473 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allen (-120.11074, 38.61713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
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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