How far is Elk Grove, CA from Folsom, CA?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, CA to Folsom, CA is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Folsom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Folsom.
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Start on Elk Grove Florin Road
6 m · 3 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
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Turn sharp right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn uturn onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elk Grove Boulevard
49 m · 3 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Elk Grove Boulevard
2722 ft · 55 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elk Grove Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1153 ft · 28 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Bradshaw Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
1851 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Folsom Boulevard
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn slight right
1252 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Sutter Street
1535 ft · 56 sec · Sutter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sutter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Folsom.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Partly Sunny near Folsom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Folsom?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
La Riviera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Elk Grove and 12.7 miles from Folsom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Partly Sunny near Folsom.
Stop Ideas Near La Riviera
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Riviera.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Folsom. Straight-line distance: 21.39 mi (34.42 km).
#1 Elk Grove
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 177,302 |
| Coordinates | 38.4088000, -121.3716200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom (-121.17606, 38.67796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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