How far is Citrus Heights, CA from North Highlands, CA?
The driving distance from Citrus Heights, CA to North Highlands, CA is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Heights and North Highlands.
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · Antelope Road
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Turn left onto Don Julio Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Don Julio Boulevard
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Turn right onto La Cienega Drive
881 ft · 40 sec · La Cienega Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · La Cienega Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Heights and North Highlands.
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.
Antelope Road
Turn right onto Antelope Road
3.7 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Citrus Heights and Partly Sunny near North Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citrus Heights to North Highlands?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 miles from Citrus Heights and 3 miles from North Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 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 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Citrus Heights and Partly Sunny near North Highlands.
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 Citrus Heights and North Highlands. Straight-line distance: 5.13 mi (8.26 km).
#1 Citrus Heights
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 87,691 |
| Coordinates | 38.7071200, -121.2810600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Highlands
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 42,694 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.3721700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Highlands (-121.37217, 38.68574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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