How far is Howard Landing, CA from Rancho Cordova, CA?
The driving distance from Howard Landing, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard Landing and Rancho Cordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Landing and Rancho Cordova.
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Start on the route
794 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Twin Cities Road
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Take the ramp left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
19.5 mi · 22 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 right to continue on US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway
809 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mather Field Road
1553 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Mather Field Road
1 km · 1 min · Mather Field Road
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Turn right onto Folsom Boulevard
2390 ft · 47 sec · Folsom Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Folsom Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard Landing and Rancho Cordova.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
19.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Howard Landing and Partly Sunny near Rancho Cordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard Landing to Rancho Cordova?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Laguna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Howard Landing and 22.6 miles from Rancho Cordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Howard Landing and Partly Sunny near Rancho Cordova.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laguna.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard Landing and Rancho Cordova. Straight-line distance: 29.68 mi (47.76 km).
#1 Howard Landing
Howard Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2288000, -121.6010700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Cordova
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 76,166 |
| Coordinates | 38.5890700, -121.3027300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom Boulevard (-121.30279, 38.589141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
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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