How far is Modesto, CA from Dixon, CA?
The driving distance from Modesto, CA to Dixon, CA is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Modesto and Dixon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Modesto and Dixon.
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Start on 11th Street
25 m · 11 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto H Street
1895 ft · 1 min · H Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
148 m · 16 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp straight
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Dixon, Currey Road
1110 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
1318 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West A Street
68 m · 4 sec · West A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Modesto and Dixon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
6th Street
Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Modesto and Sunny near Dixon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Modesto to Dixon?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Galt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Modesto and 48.1 miles from Dixon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.22 one way or $42.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Modesto and Sunny near Dixon.
Stop Ideas Near Galt
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 Galt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Modesto and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 71.6 mi (115.23 km).
#1 Modesto
The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
| Population | 215,666 |
| Coordinates | 37.6391000, -120.9968800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dixon
Place in Solano county, California, USA
| Population | 20,440 |
| Coordinates | 38.4454600, -121.8233000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $21.22 | $42.45 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
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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