How far is Chester, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Chester, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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 02h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Sacramento.
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Start on Aspen Street
8 m · 3 sec · Aspen Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
52.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn left
110 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight
951 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Oroville, Marysville
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto E Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · E Street
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Keep slight right
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 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 Chester and Sacramento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
52.4 mi · 01h 10m
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 Chester and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Thermalito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Chester and 74 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 12:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Thermalito
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 Thermalito.
Oroville, California
Chico station
Marysville, California
Grass Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 119.99 mi (193.1 km).
#1 Chester
Situated in northeastern California at an elevation of 4,534 feet, this Plumas County town lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Almanor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3062700, -121.2319100 |
| Altitude | 1382 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $33.25 | $66.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $34.51 | $69.02 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
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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