How far is Meiners Oaks, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Meiners Oaks, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 369 miles (593.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311 miles (500.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meiners Oaks and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meiners Oaks and Sacramento.
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Start on South Padre Juan Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · South Padre Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
578 ft · 31 sec · Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lomita Avenue
2255 ft · 51 sec · South Lomita Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maricopa Highway
69.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Maricopa Highway
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Continue on Poso Street
596 ft · 19 sec · Poso Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2112 ft · 52 sec · California Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
95 m · 5 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the rotary onto Enos Lane
1.9 mi · 3 min · Enos Lane
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Take the ramp left
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
199.1 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · 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 Meiners Oaks and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
199 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Meiners Oaks 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 Meiners Oaks to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 369 miles (593.9 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.3 miles from Meiners Oaks and 184.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311 miles (500.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.11 one way or $150.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meiners Oaks and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meiners Oaks and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 311 mi (500.51 km).
#1 Meiners Oaks
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 3,571 |
| Coordinates | 34.4469400, -119.2792800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $75.11 | $150.22 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $78.98 | $157.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.28 | $162.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $98.52 | $197.04 |
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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