How far is Folsom, CA from Elk Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Folsom, CA to Elk Grove, CA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folsom and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom and Elk Grove.
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Start on Sutter Street
1366 ft · 52 sec · Sutter Street
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Turn right onto Reading Street
111 m · 15 sec · Reading Street
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Turn left onto Leidesdorff Street
49 m · 6 sec · Leidesdorff Street
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Turn left
856 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Folsom Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bradshaw Road
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1154 ft · 23 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elk Grove Boulevard
47 m · 3 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Elk Grove Boulevard
2716 ft · 54 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elk Grove Boulevard
46 m · 3 sec · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elk Grove Florin Road
40 m · 9 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom and Elk Grove.
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.
Bradshaw Road
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
8.96 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.
Clear leaving Folsom and Sunny near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folsom to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.8 miles from Folsom and 20.3 miles from Elk Grove.
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 11.6 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Folsom and Sunny near Elk Grove.
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 Folsom and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 21.39 mi (34.42 km).
#1 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Grove
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 177,302 |
| Coordinates | 38.4088000, -121.3716200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-121.371619, 38.408747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
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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