How far is Fort Bragg, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Fort Bragg, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lake County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Bragg and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Laurel Street
58 m · 13 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
142 m · 24 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Redwood Avenue
122 m · 25 sec · East Redwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road
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Continue on Fort Bragg Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20 East: Upper Lake, Williams
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Bragg and Sacramento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 20 East
Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Bragg and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Bragg to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clearlake Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Fort Bragg and 94.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.59 one way or $77.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Fort Bragg and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Clearlake Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Clearlake City Hall
Primary Care: Adventist Health Clear Lake
Chevron
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearlake Oaks.
Cloverdale, California
Ukiah, California
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Santa Rosa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 137.68 mi (221.57 km).
#1 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $38.59 | $77.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.77 | $83.53 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.62 | $101.25 |
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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