How far is Clear Lake Riviera, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Clear Lake Riviera, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.44 mi
02h 01m
Flight
70.9 mi
114.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.9 mi
Kilometers
114.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.44 mi
Kilometers
182.57 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM PDT
Return by in Clear Lake Riviera
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clear Lake Riviera
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clear Lake Riviera
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Clear Lake Riviera
55.9 mi
01h 00m
To Sacramento
57.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clear Lake Riviera and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Lake Riviera and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Point Lakeview Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Point Lakeview Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    36.7 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street

    1704 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clear Lake Riviera and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
58 mi · 51%
Point Lakeview Road
43.6 mi · 38%
Downtown
0.32 mi
H Street
0.3 mi
J Street
0.16 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Point Lakeview Road

Exit the roundabout

36.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 00m from Clear Lake Riviera
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clear Lake Riviera and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clear Lake Riviera to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Clear Lake Riviera and 57.5 miles from Sacramento.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clear Lake Riviera and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Williams

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clear Lake Riviera and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 70.9 mi (114.11 km).

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#1 Clear Lake Riviera

Situated in Lake County along the southern shore of Clear Lake, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 1,755 feet.

Population0
Coordinates38.9540600, -122.7208200
Altitude535
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Point Lakeview Road (-122.720853, 38.95426)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $25.04
Round trip
$50.09
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $25.04 $50.09
Mid-grade $6.50 $26.00 $51.99
Premium $6.69 $26.76 $53.51
Diesel $8.41 $33.65 $67.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clear Lake Riviera and Sacramento. The current time is 17:29:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.