How far is Marysville, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Marysville, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
41.55 mi
00h 43m
Flight
39.33 mi
63.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.33 mi
Kilometers
63.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.55 mi
Kilometers
66.87 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-04-19T10:03
Arrive Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
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
Wheatland
CA

City in California, United States

From Marysville
20.8 mi
00h 21m
To Sacramento
20.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    135 m · 18 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 10th Street

    132 m · 18 sec · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on E Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · E Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street

    1704 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E Street
22.1 mi · 53%
Golden State Highway
7.74 mi · 19%
Westside Freeway
5.47 mi · 13%
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.89 mi · 12%
Downtown
0.32 mi · 1%
H Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

E Street

Keep slight right

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
00h 21m from Marysville
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marysville 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 Marysville to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Marysville and 20.8 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marysville and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Wheatland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wheatland, 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 Wheatland.

BUS

Marysville, California

21 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Rocklin

29 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

31 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

32 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.29 km).

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#1 Marysville

City in California

Population12,594
Coordinates39.1457300, -121.5913500
Altitude19
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: 10th Street (-121.591391, 39.145695)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.92 $17.83
Premium $6.24 $9.18 $18.35
Diesel $7.57 $11.12 $22.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Sacramento. The current time is 10:03:25.

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.