How far is Brooktrails, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Brooktrails, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooktrails and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooktrails and Sacramento.
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Start on Brooktrails Drive
19 m · 4 sec · Brooktrails Drive
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Turn right onto Primrose Drive
1284 ft · 57 sec · Primrose Drive
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Turn right onto Sherwood Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1863 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
2771 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Highway
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Turn right
91 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1208 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20 East: Upper Lake, Williams
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Brooktrails and Sacramento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 20 East
Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brooktrails and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooktrails to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Clearlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Brooktrails and 80.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooktrails and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Clearlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Clearlake City Hall
Transportation Department
Chevron
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearlake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooktrails and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 117.7 mi (189.42 km).
#1 Brooktrails
Situated in Mendocino County at an elevation of 1634 feet, this heavily forested census-designated place lies immediately northwest of Willits.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4437700, -123.3852900 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $6.26 | $35.37 | $70.75 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $47.53 | $95.07 |
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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