How far is Humboldt Hill, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Humboldt Hill, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.41 mi
05h 05m
Flight
206.16 mi
331.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.16 mi
Kilometers
331.78 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.41 mi
Kilometers
462.54 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Wed, May 13, 11:37 PM PDT
Return by in Humboldt Hill
Thu, May 14, 4:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt Hill
2026-05-13T18:32
Arrive Sacramento
Wed, May 13, 11:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt Hill
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ukiah
CA

City in Mendocino County, California

From Humboldt Hill
142.9 mi
02h 32m
To Sacramento
144.5 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Humboldt Hill and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Humboldt Hill and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Linda Road

    35 m · 10 sec · Linda Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Linda Road

    2455 ft · 2 min · Linda Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Vista Road

    1211 ft · 54 sec · Vista Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Skyline Drive

    776 ft · 36 sec · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Humboldt Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Humboldt Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stanford Drive

    949 ft · 42 sec · Stanford Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Purdue Drive

    1647 ft · 1 min · Purdue Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Street

    753 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    88 m · 11 sec · South Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto King Salmon Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · King Salmon Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    126.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Redwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Willits Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Redwood Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 20 East: Upper Lake, Williams

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    36.7 mi · 50 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street

    1704 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Humboldt Hill and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
139 mi · 48%
CA 20 East
79.8 mi · 28%
Westside Freeway
58 mi · 20%
Willits Bypass
5.37 mi · 2%
Humboldt Hill Road
0.71 mi
Linda Road
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

126 mi · 02h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.2 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ukiah
02h 32m from Humboldt Hill
Leave By
6:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Humboldt Hill 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 Humboldt Hill to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Humboldt Hill and 144.5 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 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 6:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.50 one way or $117.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Humboldt Hill and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Ukiah

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ukiah and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Ukiah , CA
4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.7/5 306 reviews Religious organization,Buddhist temple,Monastery,Tourist attraction
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department

Ukiah , CA
411 W Clay St, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Willits Water Department

Willits , CA
111 E Commercial St, Willits, CA 95490, United States
Rating 1.5/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ukiah, California

1 mi away
711 East Perkins Street
BUS

Willits, California

32 mi away
200 E. Commercial Street
BUS

Cloverdale, California

42 mi away
Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road
BUS

Laytonville, California

64 mi away
44900 Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt Hill and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 206.16 mi (331.78 km).

Humboldt Hill

#1 Humboldt Hill

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Population3,414
Coordinates40.7259600, -124.1897800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Linda Road (-124.189824, 40.724726)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $58.50
Round trip
$117.00
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $58.50 $117.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $61.51 $123.02
Premium $6.24 $63.30 $126.61
Diesel $7.57 $76.73 $153.46

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Humboldt Hill and Sacramento. The current time is 18:32:13.

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.