How far is Citrus Heights, CA from Howard Landing, CA?
The driving distance from Citrus Heights, CA to Howard Landing, CA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
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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 01h 07m.
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.
A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Heights and Howard Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Heights and Howard Landing.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
530 ft · 19 sec · Mariposa Avenue
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Turn right onto Antelope Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Antelope Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
19.7 mi · 22 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Twin Cities Road
1530 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
1898 ft · 33 sec · Victory Highway
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
794 ft · 58 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 Citrus Heights and Howard Landing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
19.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Citrus Heights and Mostly Sunny near Howard Landing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citrus Heights to Howard Landing?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Florin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Citrus Heights and 25.1 miles from Howard Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Citrus Heights and Mostly Sunny near Howard Landing.
Stop Ideas Near Florin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florin.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Heights and Howard Landing. Straight-line distance: 37.31 mi (60.04 km).
#1 Citrus Heights
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 87,691 |
| Coordinates | 38.7071200, -121.2810600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howard Landing
Howard Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2288000, -121.6010700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Landing (-121.60107, 38.2288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.39 | $26.79 |
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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