How far is Ione, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Ione, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ione and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ione and Sacramento.
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Start on East Main Street
160 m · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Avenue
2820 ft · 1 min · Preston Avenue
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Continue on Twin Cities Road
3 mi · 5 min · Twin Cities Road
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Turn right
52 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Ione Michigan Bar Road
3 mi · 5 min · Ione Michigan Bar Road
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Continue on Ione Road
6 mi · 11 min · Ione Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Road
20.3 mi · 30 min · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Continue on Capitol Avenue
124 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto 30th Street
129 m · 14 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 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 Ione 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.
Jackson Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Road
20.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Ione and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ione to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Rancho Murieta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Ione and 22.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ione and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Murieta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
Sacramento County Juvenile Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Murieta.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ione and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.13 km).
#1 Ione
City in Amador County, California, USA
| Population | 8,326 |
| Coordinates | 38.3526900, -120.9327200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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