How far is Folsom, CA from Live Oak, CA?
The driving distance from Folsom, CA to Live Oak, CA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folsom and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom and Live Oak.
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Start on Sutter Street
37 m · 12 sec · Sutter Street
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Turn left onto Riley Street
1836 ft · 50 sec · Riley Street
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Turn right onto Bidwell Street
1914 ft · 59 sec · Bidwell Street
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Turn left onto Sibley Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sibley Street
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Continue on Prairie City Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Prairie City Road
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Turn right onto White Rock Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · White Rock Road
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Continue on White Rock Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · White Rock Road
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Continue on Grant Line Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Grant Line Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Jackson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom and Live Oak.
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.
Jackson Road
Turn left onto Jackson Road
8.57 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 Clear near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folsom to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Rancho Murieta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Folsom and 5.5 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Folsom and Clear near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Murieta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
Sacramento County Juvenile Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Murieta.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folsom and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.31 km).
#1 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Live Oak
City in Sutter County, California, United States
| Population | 9,048 |
| Coordinates | 38.4840800, -121.0741100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Road (-121.074065, 38.483937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
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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