How far is Fairfield, CA from Vallejo, CA?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CA to Vallejo, CA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Vallejo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Vallejo.
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Start on Texas Street
2838 ft · 1 min · Texas Street
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Continue on West Texas Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Texas Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West
1293 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tennessee Street, Mare Island
761 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tennessee Street West, Touro University
601 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Tennessee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto Sonoma Boulevard
2155 ft · 1 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Turn right onto Carolina Street
155 m · 22 sec · Carolina Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Vallejo.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Vallejo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Vallejo?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Fairfield and 8.6 miles from Vallejo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Vallejo.
Stop Ideas Near American Canyon
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 American Canyon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Vallejo. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.89 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 117,580 |
| Coordinates | 38.2493600, -122.0399700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vallejo
The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 120,747 |
| Coordinates | 38.1040900, -122.2566400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vallejo (-122.25664, 38.10409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
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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