How far is Los Altos Hills, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Los Altos Hills, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
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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 02h 16m.
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 Contra Costa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Altos Hills and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Altos Hills and Sacramento.
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Start on Alto Verde Lane
559 ft · 27 sec · Alto Verde Lane
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Turn right onto Concepcion Road
558 ft · 19 sec · Concepcion Road
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Continue on West Fremont Road
1.5 km · 3 min · West Fremont Road
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Turn left onto Arastradero Road
1569 ft · 49 sec · Arastradero Road
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Turn right onto Deer Creek Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Deer Creek Road
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Turn left onto Page Mill Road
2812 ft · 53 sec · Page Mill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: San Francisco
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
23.2 mi · 27 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 East: San Francisco International Airport
1975 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on James Lick Freeway
4.2 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East
2949 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway
124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 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 Los Altos Hills and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Rodeo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Los Altos Hills and 62.2 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Los Altos Hills and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Rodeo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
City Hall Records
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rodeo.
Vallejo, California
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Altos Hills and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 90.12 mi (145.04 km).
#1 Los Altos Hills
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
| Population | 8,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.3796600, -122.1374600 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $25.33 | $50.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.41 | $54.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
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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