How far is Inverness, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Inverness, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inverness and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness and Sacramento.
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Start on Argyle Street
36 m · 6 sec · Argyle Street
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Turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
4.3 mi · 9 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway
1311 ft · 42 sec · Shoreline Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mesa Road
885 ft · 35 sec · Mesa Road
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Turn right onto Shoreline Highway
2072 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Highway
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Turn right onto Point Reyes-Petaluma Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Point Reyes-Petaluma Road
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Continue on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Point Reyes-Petaluma Road
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Turn right onto Novato Boulevard
6.3 mi · 11 min · Novato Boulevard
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Turn left onto San Marin Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · San Marin Drive
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Continue on Atherton Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Atherton Avenue
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Turn left onto Harbor Drive
1266 ft · 30 sec · Harbor Drive
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Take the ramp left toward CA 37: Vallejo
871 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
1053 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding
1052 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding
1112 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1 km · 44 sec · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 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 Inverness and Sacramento.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 Clear leaving Inverness and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inverness to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Inverness and 50.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Inverness and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near American Canyon
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 American Canyon.
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inverness and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 80.96 mi (130.29 km).
#1 Inverness
Situated on the western shore of Tomales Bay in Marin County, California, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of roughly 43 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1010300, -122.8569400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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