How far is Loomis, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Loomis, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.53 mi
00h 27m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.47 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 6:16 PM PDT
Return by in Loomis
Wed, Apr 22, 6:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loomis
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 6:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loomis
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foothill Farms
CA

Census designated place

From Loomis
12.2 mi
00h 13m
To Sacramento
12.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loomis and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Horseshoe Bar Road

    1597 ft · 32 sec · Horseshoe Bar Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North 12th Street

    3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street

    3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto I Street

    1200 ft · 31 sec · I Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
7.9 mi · 32%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 29%
Capital City Freeway
4.92 mi · 20%
North Sacramento Freeway
2.63 mi · 11%
12th Street
0.62 mi · 3%
North 12th Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

7.9 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foothill Farms
00h 13m from Loomis
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Loomis and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loomis to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foothill Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Loomis and 12.3 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Loomis and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Foothill Farms

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 Foothill Farms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foothill Farms.

RAIL

Roseville station

10 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

16 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

17 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

17 mi away
401 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loomis and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).

Loomis

#1 Loomis

City in California

Population6,844
Coordinates38.8212900, -121.1930000
Altitude123
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: Horseshoe Bar Road (-121.193072, 38.82121)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $6.24 $5.43 $10.86
Diesel $7.57 $6.58 $13.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loomis and Sacramento. The current time is 17:49:12.

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.