How far is Cottonwood, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Sacramento.
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Start on County Road 89
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 89
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
113 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Pedrick Road
1 mi · 1 min · Pedrick Road
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Turn right onto West Kentucky Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Kentucky Avenue
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Turn left onto North West Street
932 ft · 27 sec · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 99
2436 ft · 52 sec · County Road 99
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 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 Cottonwood and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Cottonwood and 18.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
Sacramento City Hall
Vulcan Materials Company
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.28 km).
#1 Cottonwood
Ghost town in Yolo County, California
| Population | 3,850 |
| Coordinates | 38.6582400, -121.9710800 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
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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