How far is Benicia, CA from Vacaville, CA?
The driving distance from Benicia, CA to Vacaville, CA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benicia and Vacaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benicia and Vacaville.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East G Street
45 m · 10 sec · East G Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1739 ft · 40 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Military East
748 ft · 21 sec · Military East
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1367 ft · 27 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
974 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Fairfield, Sacramento
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Luther E Gibson Freeway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Davis Street
1148 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Davis Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Davis Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
924 ft · 18 sec · Mason Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
829 ft · 28 sec · Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benicia and Vacaville.
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.
Luther E Gibson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Luther E Gibson Freeway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Benicia and Sunny near Vacaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benicia to Vacaville?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Benicia and 14.2 miles from Vacaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benicia and Sunny near Vacaville.
Stop Ideas Near Suisun
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 Suisun.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benicia and Vacaville. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Benicia
City in Solano County, California, United States
| Population | 27,988 |
| Coordinates | 38.0493700, -122.1585800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vacaville
The most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 101,332 |
| Coordinates | 38.3565800, -121.9877400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vacaville (-121.98774, 38.35658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.57 | $15.13 |
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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