How far is Biola, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Biola, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
164.91 mi
02h 53m
Flight
147.12 mi
236.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.12 mi
Kilometers
236.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.91 mi
Kilometers
265.39 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM PDT
Return by in Biola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biola
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biola
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
Ceres
CA

A city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Biola
80.2 mi
01h 26m
To Sacramento
84.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
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 Biola and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on G Street

    30 m · 7 sec · G Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Biola Avenue

    2065 ft · 2 min · North Biola Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shaw Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · West Shaw Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Madera Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Madera Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Road 27

    1 km · 57 sec · Road 27

  6. 6

    Continue on South Madera Avenue

    8.4 mi · 13 min · South Madera Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CA 99 North

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    44.7 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward N Street

    1261 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 30th Street

    858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 51%
Old U.S. Route 99E
46 mi · 28%
CA 99 North
12.3 mi · 7%
South Madera Avenue
8.45 mi · 5%
West Shaw Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
Golden State Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

84.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ceres
01h 26m from Biola
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Biola 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 Biola to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Biola and 84.7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.58 one way or $67.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Biola and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Ceres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ceres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

16 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

35 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

43 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biola and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 147.12 mi (236.77 km).

Biola

#1 Biola

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,623
Coordinates36.8021700, -120.0162700
Altitude77
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: G Street (-120.01627, 36.802041)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $33.58
Round trip
$67.15
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $33.58 $67.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $35.30 $70.61
Premium $6.24 $36.33 $72.67
Diesel $7.57 $44.04 $88.08

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 Biola and Sacramento. The current time is 22:07:07.

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.