How far is Columbia, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Columbia, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Amador County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Sacramento.
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Start on Parrotts Ferry Rd.
1.1 km · 2 min · Parrotts Ferry Rd.
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Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
30.6 mi · 46 min · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Continue on Capitol Avenue
124 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto 30th Street
129 m · 14 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 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 Columbia and Sacramento.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jackson Road
Turn left onto Jackson Road
30.6 mi · 00h 46m
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 Columbia and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Sutter Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Columbia and 50.5 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Sutter Creek
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 Sutter Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 70.22 mi (113.01 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0363100, -120.4013100 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.20 | $50.40 |
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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