How far is McCloud, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from McCloud, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCloud and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCloud and Sacramento.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Colombero Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · West Colombero Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Shasta - Mount Lassen Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Shasta - Mount Lassen Highway
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Keep slight left
3165 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 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 McCloud 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.
Westside Freeway
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Snow Likely leaving McCloud 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 McCloud to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from McCloud and 114.2 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.44 one way or $92.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around McCloud and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Corning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corning.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCloud and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 187.9 mi (302.39 km).
#1 McCloud
Census-designated place in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,101 |
| Coordinates | 41.2557100, -122.1394500 |
| Altitude | 1000 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $46.44 | $92.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $48.83 | $97.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $50.26 | $100.51 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $60.91 | $121.83 |
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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