How far is Arbuckle, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Arbuckle, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
47.86 mi
00h 50m
Flight
42.74 mi
68.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.74 mi
Kilometers
68.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.86 mi
Kilometers
77.02 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM PDT
Return by in Arbuckle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arbuckle
2026-04-22T23:27
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arbuckle
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
Woodland
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Arbuckle
23.9 mi
00h 25m
To Sacramento
24 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hall Street

    24 m · 6 sec · Hall Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1623 ft · 32 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillgate Road

    102 m · 13 sec · Hillgate Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street

    1704 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.2 mi · 97%
5th Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.32 mi · 1%
H Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Hillgate Road
0.26 mi · 1%
J Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

17.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland
00h 25m from Arbuckle
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Arbuckle and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Arbuckle and 24 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Arbuckle and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland

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 Woodland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Starbucks
Coffee break 11.5 mi away

Starbucks

Dunnigan , CA
30016 Rd 8, Dunnigan, CA 95695, United States
Rating 3.9/5 14 reviews Coffee shop,Breakfast restaurant,Cafe,Coffee store,Espresso bar,Internet cafe
Pilot Travel Center
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

Pilot Travel Center

Dunnigan , CA
30035 County Road 8, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 4.2/5 2,934 reviews Truck stop,Convenience store,Gas station
City of Davis Gymnastics
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Davis Gymnastics

Davis , CA
23 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616, United States
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Gymnastics center
Esparto Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Esparto Ace Hardware

Esparto , CA
16851 Yolo Ave, Esparto, CA 95627, United States
Rating 4.6/5 70 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

15 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

26 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

27 mi away
1389 10th Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

38 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arbuckle and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 42.74 mi (68.79 km).

Arbuckle

#1 Arbuckle

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

Population3,028
Coordinates39.0174000, -122.0577500
Altitude43
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: Hall Street (-122.057703, 39.01733)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.50
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.75 $19.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $6.24 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $7.57 $12.79 $25.58

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 Arbuckle and Sacramento. The current time is 23:27:08.

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.