How far is Carmichael, CA from Rancho Cordova, CA?
The driving distance from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmichael and Rancho Cordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmichael and Rancho Cordova.
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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 Fair Oaks Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fair Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Folsom Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Continue on Folsom Boulevard
33 m · 8 sec · Folsom Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Folsom Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmichael and Rancho Cordova.
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.
Fair Oaks Boulevard
Continue on Fair Oaks Boulevard
3.08 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.
Sunny leaving Carmichael and Sunny near Rancho Cordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmichael to Rancho Cordova?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 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?
Fair Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Carmichael and 6.6 miles from Rancho Cordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carmichael and Sunny near Rancho Cordova.
Stop Ideas Near Fair Oaks
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 Fair Oaks.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmichael and Rancho Cordova. Straight-line distance: 2.38 mi (3.83 km).
#1 Carmichael
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 61,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.6171300, -121.3282800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Cordova
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 76,166 |
| Coordinates | 38.5890700, -121.3027300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom Boulevard (-121.30279, 38.589141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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