How far is Fremont, CA from Elk Grove, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Elk Grove, CA is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.11 mi
02h 00m
Flight
68.29 mi
109.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.11 mi
Kilometers
154.68 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-18T16:49
Arrive Elk Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Fremont
48 mi
01h 00m
To Elk Grove
48 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Elk Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Elk Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento

    1216 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Stockton Boulevard

    811 ft · 25 sec · East Stockton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Florin Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Elk Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 North
32.7 mi · 34%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 15%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 13%
Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 13%
I 680 North
5.85 mi · 6%
CA 84 East
5.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 North

Merge slight left

32.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
01h 00m from Fremont
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Fremont and 48 miles from Elk Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lathrop, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lathrop.

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 68.29 mi (109.91 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population177,302
Coordinates38.4088000, -121.3716200
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Elk Grove (-121.37162, 38.4088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $19.56
Round trip
$39.11
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.56 $39.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.56 $41.13
Premium $6.24 $21.16 $42.33
Diesel $7.57 $25.65 $51.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Elk Grove. The current time is 16:49:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.