How far is Denair, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Denair, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denair and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denair and Sacramento.
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Start on Main Street
30 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Santa Fe Avenue
1313 ft · 23 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn left onto East Zeering Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Zeering Road
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Turn right onto North Quincy Road
2778 ft · 1 min · North Quincy Road
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Turn left onto East Taylor Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Taylor Road
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Take the ramp right toward Sacramento
1620 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 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 Denair 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.
East Taylor Road
Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Denair and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denair to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
August is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Denair and 49.3 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denair and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near August
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lodi
Lodi City Animal Shelter
City of Lodi Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to August.
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Lodi
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denair and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 82.19 mi (132.28 km).
#1 Denair
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California
| Population | 4,404 |
| Coordinates | 37.5263200, -120.7968700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.20 | $50.40 |
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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