How far is Dixon, CA from Manteca, CA?
The driving distance from Dixon, CA to Manteca, CA is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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.
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dixon and Manteca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dixon and Manteca.
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Start on West A Street
68 m · 12 sec · West A Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
53.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road
1701 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue
36 m · 4 sec · East Yosemite Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Yosemite Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixon and Manteca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
53.1 mi · 01h 01m
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 Dixon and Sunny near Manteca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dixon to Manteca?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Dixon and 39.6 miles from Manteca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dixon and Sunny near Manteca.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Grove.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Lodi
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dixon and Manteca. Straight-line distance: 55.63 mi (89.52 km).
#1 Dixon
Place in Solano county, California, USA
| Population | 20,440 |
| Coordinates | 38.4454600, -121.8233000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manteca
A city in San Joaquin County, California.
| Population | 84,445 |
| Coordinates | 37.7974300, -121.2160500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manteca (-121.21605, 37.79743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $6.26 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
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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