How far is Dixon, CA from Lodi, CA?

The driving distance from Dixon, CA to Lodi, CA is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.59 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.97 mi
59.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.97 mi
Kilometers
59.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.08 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Sun, Aug 23, 7:08 PM PDT
Return by in Dixon
Sun, Aug 23, 8:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dixon
2026-08-23T18:00
Arrive Lodi
Sun, Aug 23, 7:08 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dixon
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
Florin
CA

A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.

From Dixon
28.3 mi
00h 33m
To Lodi
28.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dixon and Lodi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dixon and Lodi.

  1. 1

    Start on West A Street

    68 m · 12 sec · West A Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    30.9 mi · 36 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Turner Road

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cherokee Lane

    23 m · 5 sec · Cherokee Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on Cherokee Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cherokee Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Lodi Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Lodi Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Sacramento Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Sacramento Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sacramento Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixon and Lodi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
30.9 mi · 55%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi · 21%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 10%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 7%
North 1st Street
2.09 mi · 4%
Cherokee Lane
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

30.9 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florin
00h 33m from Dixon
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dixon and Mostly Sunny near Lodi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dixon to Lodi?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Florin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Dixon and 28.3 miles from Lodi.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dixon and Mostly Sunny near Lodi.

Stop Ideas Near Florin

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 Florin and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center

Elk Grove , CA
9255 Disposal Ln, Elk Grove, CA 95624, United States
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Elk Grove, California

10 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

12 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

13 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

29 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dixon and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 36.97 mi (59.5 km).

Dixon

#1 Dixon

Place in Solano county, California, USA

Population20,440
Coordinates38.4454600, -121.8233000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lodi

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population68,186
Coordinates38.1302000, -121.2724500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)
End: Lodi (-121.27245, 38.1302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.13 $24.26
Premium $6.24 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $7.57 $15.13 $30.27

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 · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dixon and Lodi. The current time is 18:00:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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