How far is Antelope, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Antelope, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.47 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.46 mi
20.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.46 mi
Kilometers
20.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.47 mi
Kilometers
23.28 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Tue, Apr 14, 7:21 PM PDT
Return by in Antelope
Tue, Apr 14, 7:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Antelope
2026-04-14T18:59
Arrive Sacramento
Tue, Apr 14, 7:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Antelope
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Carmichael
CA

A city in Sacramento County, California.

From Antelope
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Sacramento
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
47°F
Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Antelope and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Antelope and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Poker Lane

    154 m · 36 sec · Poker Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Antelope North Road

    3173 ft · 1 min · Antelope North Road

  3. 3

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

    2293 ft · 51 sec · Antelope Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Don Julio Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Don Julio Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elkhorn Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elkhorn Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North 12th Street

    3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street

    3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto I Street

    1200 ft · 31 sec · I Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Antelope and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital City Freeway
4.92 mi · 34%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.65 mi · 18%
North Sacramento Freeway
2.63 mi · 18%
Elkhorn Boulevard
0.94 mi · 6%
Don Julio Boulevard
0.82 mi · 6%
12th Street
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital City Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

4.92 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmichael
00h 11m from Antelope
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Antelope and Mostly Clear near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Antelope to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Antelope and 7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Antelope and Mostly Clear near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Carmichael

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carmichael and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carmichael.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

15 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

15 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Roseville station

15 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

21 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Antelope and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 12.46 mi (20.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Antelope

Antelope is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7082400, -121.3299500
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Poker Lane (-121.330216, 38.708399)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.09 $6.19
Premium $6.24 $3.18 $6.37
Diesel $7.57 $3.86 $7.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Antelope and Sacramento. The current time is 18:59:02.

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.