How far is Manteca, CA from Dixon, CA?

The driving distance from Manteca, CA to Dixon, CA is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.06 mi
01h 36m
Flight
55.63 mi
89.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.84 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM PDT
Return by in Manteca
Thu, Oct 15, 4:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manteca
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Dixon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manteca
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Elk Grove
CA

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

From Manteca
40 mi
00h 48m
To Dixon
40 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manteca and Dixon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manteca and Dixon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Yosemite Avenue

    36 m · 7 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lathrop Road

    811 ft · 20 sec · Lathrop Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1936 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Dixon, Currey Road

    1110 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1318 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West A Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West A Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West A Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manteca and Dixon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lathrop Road
53.5 mi · 67%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi · 15%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 6%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.05 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lathrop Road

Keep slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 48m from Manteca
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manteca and Sunny near Dixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manteca to Dixon?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Manteca and 40 miles from Dixon.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.66 one way or $35.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manteca and Sunny near Dixon.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Grove.

BUS

Elk Grove, California

10 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

21 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

22 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

32 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manteca and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 55.63 mi (89.52 km).

Manteca

#1 Manteca

A city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population84,445
Coordinates37.7974300, -121.2160500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Dixon

#2 Dixon

Place in Solano county, California, USA

Population20,440
Coordinates38.4454600, -121.8233000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Manteca (-121.21605, 37.79743)
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $17.66
Round trip
$35.31
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $17.66 $35.31
Mid-grade $6.50 $18.33 $36.65
Premium $6.69 $18.86 $37.73
Diesel $8.41 $23.72 $47.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Manteca and Dixon. The current time is 13:20:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.