How far is Carmichael, CA from Elk Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Carmichael, CA to Elk Grove, CA is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmichael and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmichael and Elk Grove.
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Start on Palm Drive
24 m · 4 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn left onto Fair Oaks Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · Fair Oaks Boulevard
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Turn left onto Watt Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Watt Avenue
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Continue on South Watt Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · South Watt Avenue
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Continue on Elk Grove Florin Road
6 mi · 11 min · Elk Grove Florin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmichael and Elk Grove.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elk Grove Florin Road
Continue on Elk Grove Florin Road
6.04 mi · 00h 11m
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 then Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmichael to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Carmichael and 15.5 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Carmichael and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmichael and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.47 km).
#1 Carmichael
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 61,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.6171300, -121.3282800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Grove
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 177,302 |
| Coordinates | 38.4088000, -121.3716200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-121.371619, 38.408747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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