How far is Mountain House, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Mountain House, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain House and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain House and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 25 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Estes Way
1008 ft · 46 sec · Estes Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
826 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Parkway
1313 ft · 36 sec · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto Arnaudo Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Arnaudo Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain House Parkway
2432 ft · 60 sec · Mountain House Parkway
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Turn right onto Byron Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Byron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Byron Road
29 m · 2 sec · Byron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road
2645 ft · 51 sec · Byron Road
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Turn left onto West Grant Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road
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Turn slight left
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert T. Monagan Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 13 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 Mountain House 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
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Mountain House and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain House to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Mountain House and 39.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.09 one way or $34.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain House and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
Lodi
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Rio Vista, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain House and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.87 km).
#1 Mountain House
Situated in the western San Joaquin Valley near the foothills of the Diablo Range, this locality sits at an elevation of approximately 59 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7832600, -121.5427300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $17.09 | $34.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.74 | $35.48 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
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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