How far is Big River, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Big River, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 624.1 miles (1004.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 501.4 miles (807 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big River and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big River and Sacramento.
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Start on Koloko Court
74 m · 16 sec · Koloko Court
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Turn left onto Sierra Vista Road
1805 ft · 1 min · Sierra Vista Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamo Road
1719 ft · 1 min · Alamo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rio Mesa Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rio Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road
12.6 mi · 19 min · Aqueduct Road
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Turn sharp right onto Route 95
47.5 mi · 56 min · Route 95
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Take the exit left
1563 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
143.9 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Needles Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 West: Bakersfield
3260 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big River and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Needles Freeway
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
144 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Big River and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big River to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 624.1 miles (1004.4 km) and usually takes 10h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bear Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306 miles from Big River and 318.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 501.4 miles (807 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $127.03 one way or $254.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big River and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Valley Springs
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 Bear Valley Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big River and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 501.42 mi (806.95 km).
#1 Big River
Unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 34.1400200, -114.3613400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1004 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 47m |
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 | $127.03 | $254.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $133.57 | $267.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $137.47 | $274.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $166.63 | $333.25 |
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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