How far is Deer Park, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Deer Park, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.59 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.55 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 11:18 AM PDT
Return by in Deer Park
Thu, Oct 15, 12:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-10-15T10:29
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 11:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Folsom
CA

A city in Sacramento County, California.

From Deer Park
20.7 mi
00h 24m
To Sacramento
21.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Park and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Patterson Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Patterson Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mother Lode Drive

    4 mi · 7 min · Mother Lode Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Shingle Road

    605 ft · 12 sec · South Shingle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street

    1252 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 16th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Park and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Shingle Road
32.5 mi · 76%
Mother Lode Drive
4.02 mi · 9%
Pleasant Valley Road
2.31 mi · 5%
16th Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Patterson Drive
0.75 mi · 2%
I Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Shingle Road

Merge slight left

32.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folsom
00h 24m from Deer Park
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Park and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Folsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Deer Park and 21.9 miles from Sacramento.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Park and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Folsom

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Folsom and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.3 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Citrus Heights , CA
7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States
Rating 3.9/5 22 reviews City government office
City of Rocklin Community Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

City of Rocklin Community Center

Rocklin , CA
5480 5th St, Rocklin, CA 95677, United States
Rating 4.6/5 34 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Folsom.

RAIL

Roseville station

12 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

14 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Auburn

26 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

30 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deer Park

Situated at an elevation of 1,755 feet, this rural community lies within the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in El Dorado County.

Population0
Coordinates38.6818500, -120.8232700
Altitude535
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Patterson Drive (-120.823568, 38.681803)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $6.50 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $6.69 $10.03 $20.07
Diesel $8.41 $12.62 $25.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Park and Sacramento. The current time is 10:29:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.