How far is Diamond Springs, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Diamond Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
A city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond Springs and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Springs and Sacramento.
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Start on Pleasant Valley Road
938 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto China Garden Road
3149 ft · 1 min · China Garden Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Missouri Flat Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Missouri Flat Road
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Turn left
1792 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Diamond Springs 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.
Missouri Flat Road
Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 00h 44m
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 Diamond Springs and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamond Springs to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 21.3 miles from Diamond Springs and 22.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Diamond Springs and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Folsom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Folsom.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Auburn
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Springs and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.34 km).
#1 Diamond Springs
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 11,037 |
| Coordinates | 38.6946300, -120.8149400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
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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