How far is Calimesa, CA from Sacramento County, CA?
The driving distance from Calimesa, CA to Sacramento County, CA is about 444.6 miles (715.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 388.9 miles (625.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calimesa and Sacramento County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calimesa and Sacramento County.
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Start on West County Line Road
676 ft · 21 sec · West County Line Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bradshaw Road
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Turn left onto Calvine Road
1885 ft · 43 sec · Calvine Road
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Continue on Calvine Road
114 m · 24 sec · Calvine Road
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Turn right onto Zamora Road
535 ft · 24 sec · Zamora Road
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Continue on Tapies Way
1342 ft · 59 sec · Tapies Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tapies Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calimesa and Sacramento County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Clear leaving Calimesa and Sunny near Sacramento County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calimesa to Sacramento County?
The road trip is about 444.6 miles (715.5 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.4 miles from Calimesa and 222.3 miles from Sacramento County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 388.9 miles (625.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 $90.52 one way or $181.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Calimesa and Sunny near Sacramento County.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calimesa and Sacramento County. Straight-line distance: 388.87 mi (625.83 km).
#1 Calimesa
City in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 9,913 |
| Coordinates | 34.0039000, -117.0619800 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento County
County in California, United States
| Population | 1,559,146 |
| Coordinates | 38.4493200, -121.3442400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sacramento County (-121.34424, 38.44932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 716 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $90.52 | $181.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $95.18 | $190.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $97.95 | $195.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $118.73 | $237.45 |
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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