How far is Fountain Valley, CA from West Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Fountain Valley, CA to West Sacramento, CA is about 417.8 miles (672.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.2 miles (629.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Valley and West Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Valley and West Sacramento.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Slater Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · Slater Avenue
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Turn left onto Brookhurst Street
141 m · 17 sec · Brookhurst Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North
1443 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North
3231 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
46 mi · 51 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
975 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 80 West Business: San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1463 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Boulevard, South River Road, Fifth Street
735 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jefferson Boulevard
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1707 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Capitol Avenue
1103 ft · 30 sec · West Capitol Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Capitol Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Valley and West Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fountain Valley and Sunny near West Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain Valley to West Sacramento?
The road trip is about 417.8 miles (672.4 km) and usually takes 07h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209 miles from Fountain Valley and 208.8 miles from West Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.2 miles (629.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.29 one way or $184.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain Valley and Sunny near West Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Valley and West Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 391.2 mi (629.57 km).
#1 Fountain Valley
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 55,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.7091800, -117.9536700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Sacramento
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
| Population | 53,680 |
| Coordinates | 38.5804600, -121.5302300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sacramento (-121.53023, 38.58046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 672 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $6.26 | $92.29 | $184.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $95.80 | $191.59 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $98.60 | $197.19 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $124.01 | $248.02 |
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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