How far is Byron, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Byron, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Byron and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byron and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Byron Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Byron Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
1113 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
741 ft · 10 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 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 Byron and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Byron and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Byron to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Byron and 33.4 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byron and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
Lodi
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Rio Vista, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Byron and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 km).
#1 Byron
Situated in eastern Contra Costa County at an elevation of 33 feet, this unincorporated community sits in the western San Joaquin Valley near the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8671500, -121.6380100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $16.19 | $32.37 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
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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