How far is Dunnigan, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Dunnigan, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunnigan and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunnigan and Sacramento.
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Start on Main Street
84 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
1426 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Road 6
2088 ft · 49 sec · Road 6
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Take the ramp sharp left
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Dunnigan and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dunnigan and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnigan to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Dunnigan and 18.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunnigan and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
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 Woodland.
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunnigan and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).
#1 Dunnigan
Situated in northern Yolo County at an elevation of 69 feet, this rural community lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's Sacramento Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8851800, -121.9696900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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