How far is Carmichael, CA from Citrus Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Carmichael, CA to Citrus Heights, CA is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmichael and Citrus Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmichael and Citrus Heights.
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Start on Palm Drive
24 m · 6 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Fair Oaks Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fair Oaks Boulevard
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Continue on Manzanita Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Manzanita Avenue
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Turn right onto Auburn Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Auburn Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Old Auburn Road
2777 ft · 59 sec · Old Auburn Road
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Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
2910 ft · 1 min · Mariposa Avenue
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmichael and Citrus Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Auburn Boulevard
Turn right onto Auburn Boulevard
2.61 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Carmichael and Chance Light Rain near Citrus Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmichael to Citrus Heights?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Foothill Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Carmichael and 3.8 miles from Citrus Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Carmichael and Chance Light Rain near Citrus Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Foothill Farms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foothill Farms.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmichael and Citrus Heights. Straight-line distance: 6.72 mi (10.81 km).
#1 Carmichael
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 61,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.6171300, -121.3282800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Citrus Heights
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 87,691 |
| Coordinates | 38.7071200, -121.2810600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-121.28106, 38.707112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
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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