How far is Coto De Caza, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Coto De Caza, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coto De Caza and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coto De Caza and Sacramento.
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Start on Via Barcaza
44 m · 6 sec · Via Barcaza
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Turn left onto Coto de Caza Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Coto de Caza Drive
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Turn left onto Antonio Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Antonio Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 241 Toll North
2245 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
8.4 mi · 10 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 133 South: Laguna Beach
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
2965 ft · 39 sec · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Irvine Boulevard
1661 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Irvine Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Continue on East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
1031 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Coto De Caza and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coto De Caza and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coto De Caza to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km) and usually takes 07h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.1 miles from Coto De Caza and 235.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.59 one way or $185.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coto De Caza and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coto De Caza and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 407.16 mi (655.26 km).
#1 Coto De Caza
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 14,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.6041900, -117.5869900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 732 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $92.59 | $185.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $97.36 | $194.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $100.20 | $200.40 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $121.45 | $242.90 |
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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