How far is Mountain Ranch, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Mountain Ranch, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
77.92 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.12 mi
91.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.92 mi
Kilometers
125.4 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM PDT
Return by in Mountain Ranch
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Ranch
2026-04-22T20:00
Arrive Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Ranch
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
Plymouth
CA

City in Amador County, California, USA

From Mountain Ranch
35.7 mi
00h 47m
To Sacramento
42.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Ranch and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Ranch and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Garabaldi Street

    88 m · 19 sec · Garabaldi Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Ranch Road

    8.8 mi · 19 min · Mountain Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Ranch Road

    70 m · 8 sec · Mountain Ranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto East Saint Charles Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Saint Charles Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    30.6 mi · 46 min · Jackson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Folsom Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Capitol Avenue

    124 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    129 m · 14 sec · 30th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Ranch and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Road
30.6 mi · 39%
East Saint Charles Street
18 mi · 23%
Mountain Ranch Road
8.89 mi · 11%
Folsom Boulevard
4.02 mi · 5%
L Street
1.07 mi · 1%
I Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jackson Road

Turn left onto Jackson Road

30.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
57.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 47m from Mountain Ranch
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mountain Ranch 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 Mountain Ranch to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Mountain Ranch and 42.3 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mountain Ranch and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Placerville, California

28 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.
RAIL

Rocklin

48 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

49 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

51 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Ranch and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 57.12 mi (91.92 km).

Mountain Ranch

#1 Mountain Ranch

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population1,628
Coordinates38.2282500, -120.5407600
Altitude651
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: Garabaldi Street (-120.540976, 38.228175)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $15.86
Round trip
$31.73
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.86 $31.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.68 $33.36
Premium $6.24 $17.17 $34.34
Diesel $7.57 $20.81 $41.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Ranch and Sacramento. The current time is 20:00:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.