How far is Mission District, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Mission District, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.62 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.8 mi
121.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.8 mi
Kilometers
121.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.62 mi
Kilometers
142.62 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM PDT
Return by in Mission District
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission District
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission District
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
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Mission District
43.9 mi
00h 52m
To Sacramento
44.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission District and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Mission Street

    699 ft · 36 sec · Mission Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1263 ft · 48 sec · 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Folsom Street

    1176 ft · 38 sec · Folsom Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1397 ft · 37 sec · 16th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    3120 ft · 2 min · Bryant Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland

    1538 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Route 80

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2949 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway

    124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1112 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission District and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.6 mi · 64%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 16%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
Capital City Freeway
3.3 mi · 4%
Carquinez Bridge
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
00h 52m from Mission District
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mission District and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mission District to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Mission District and 44.7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.60 one way or $39.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission District and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission District and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 75.8 mi (121.99 km).

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#1 Mission District

Located in a sheltered valley in east-central San Francisco at an approximate elevation of 46 feet, this neighborhood generally experiences a sunnier microclimate than surrounding areas.

Population0
Coordinates37.7599300, -122.4191400
Altitude14
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: Mission Street (-122.419198, 37.759927)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $19.60
Round trip
$39.19
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $19.60 $39.19
Mid-grade $6.50 $20.34 $40.68
Premium $6.69 $20.94 $41.87
Diesel $8.41 $26.33 $52.67

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 Mission District and Sacramento. The current time is 13:23:15.

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.