How far is Clearlake Oaks, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Clearlake Oaks, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
99.6 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.46 mi
113.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.46 mi
Kilometers
113.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.6 mi
Kilometers
160.29 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, May 21, 9:51 PM PDT
Return by in Clearlake Oaks
Thu, May 21, 11:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearlake Oaks
2026-05-21T20:07
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, May 21, 9:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearlake Oaks
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
Arbuckle
CA

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

From Clearlake Oaks
49.9 mi
00h 52m
To Sacramento
49.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SE
Destination
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clearlake Oaks and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearlake Oaks and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakgrove Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · Oakgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 2 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 Clearlake Oaks and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
58 mi · 58%
Oakgrove Avenue
37.1 mi · 37%
Downtown
0.32 mi
H Street
0.3 mi
J Street
0.16 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Oakgrove Avenue

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbuckle
00h 52m from Clearlake Oaks
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clearlake Oaks and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearlake Oaks to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Arbuckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Clearlake Oaks and 49.7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearlake Oaks and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Arbuckle

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 Arbuckle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Denny's
Coffee break 14.3 mi away

Denny's

Dunnigan , CA
30003 County Road 8, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 3.8/5 651 reviews Diner,American restaurant,Breakfast restaurant
Northview Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Pilot Travel Center
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Pilot Travel Center

Dunnigan , CA
30035 County Road 8, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 4.2/5 2,934 reviews Truck stop,Convenience store,Gas station
City of Colusa
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Marysville, California

42 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Davis station

60 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

68 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

69 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearlake Oaks and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 70.46 mi (113.39 km).

Clearlake Oaks

#1 Clearlake Oaks

Census-designated place in Lake County, California

Population2,359
Coordinates39.0262800, -122.6719300
Altitude407
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: CA 20 (-122.671758, 39.026087)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.29 $42.58
Premium $6.24 $21.91 $43.83
Diesel $7.57 $26.56 $53.12

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearlake Oaks and Sacramento. The current time is 20:07:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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