How far is Crescent City, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Crescent City, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
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.
California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crescent City and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent City and Sacramento.
-
1
Start on 9th Street
1270 ft · 39 sec · 9th Street
-
2
Turn right onto L Street
3054 ft · 2 min · L Street
-
3
Continue on Redwood Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Redwood Highway
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek
1674 ft · 36 sec
-
5
Continue straight
136.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min
-
6
Turn right onto Court Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
-
7
Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
3233 ft · 55 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
-
10
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
-
14
Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
-
15
Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
-
16
Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
-
17
Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crescent City and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
CA 299
Continue straight
136 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Rain leaving Crescent City 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 Crescent City to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?
Weaverville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Crescent City and 187.2 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.9 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 $76.09 one way or $152.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Crescent City and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crescent City and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 261.76 mi (421.26 km).
#1 Crescent City
City in Del Norte County, California
| Population | 6,787 |
| Coordinates | 41.7559500, -124.2017500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $76.09 | $152.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.01 | $160.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.35 | $164.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $99.81 | $199.62 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.