How far is Elk Grove, CA from North Highlands, CA?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, CA to North Highlands, CA is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and North Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and North Highlands.
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Start on Elk Grove Florin Road
551 ft · 16 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
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Turn right onto Southside Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Southside Avenue
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Turn right onto Melrose Avenue
616 ft · 32 sec · Melrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
1238 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watt Avenue North
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Watt Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Watt Avenue
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Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Don Julio Boulevard
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Turn left onto La Cienega Drive
881 ft · 40 sec · La Cienega Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · La Cienega Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and North Highlands.
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.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to North Highlands?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Elk Grove and 12.3 miles from North Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Sacramento
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 Sacramento.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and North Highlands. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.79 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 North Highlands
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 42,694 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.3721700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Highlands (-121.37217, 38.68574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
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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