How far is Covelo, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Covelo, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covelo and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covelo and Sacramento.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Greely Street
111 m · 21 sec · Greely Street
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Turn left onto Covelo Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Covelo Road
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Turn right
22.3 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Alder Springs Road
23 mi · 55 min · Alder Springs Road
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Road 306
3.7 mi · 7 min · Road 306
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
49.9 mi · 54 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 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 Covelo 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
49.9 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Covelo and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covelo to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Covelo and 111.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.45 one way or $86.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covelo and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Willows
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 Willows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covelo and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 125.85 mi (202.54 km).
#1 Covelo
Situated at an elevation of 1398 feet in northeastern Mendocino County, this remote unincorporated community lies within Round Valley, surrounded by the rugged California Coast Ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7932700, -123.2492200 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $6.26 | $43.45 | $86.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $46.42 | $92.84 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $58.39 | $116.77 |
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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