How far is Old Fig Garden, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Old Fig Garden, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.9 mi
02h 59m
Flight
153.95 mi
247.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.95 mi
Kilometers
247.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.9 mi
Kilometers
275.04 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Mon, May 4, 5:23 AM PDT
Return by in Old Fig Garden
Mon, May 4, 8:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Fig Garden
2026-05-04T02:24
Arrive Sacramento
Mon, May 4, 5:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Fig Garden
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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Old Fig Garden
83.3 mi
01h 29m
To Sacramento
87.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Fig Garden and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Fig Garden and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on East Indianapolis Avenue

    991 ft · 49 sec · East Indianapolis Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Palm Avenue

    1972 ft · 43 sec · North Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Ashlan Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Ashlan Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Ashlan Avenue

    2494 ft · 48 sec · West Ashlan Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    44.7 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward N Street

    1261 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 30th Street

    858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Fig Garden and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 49%
Old U.S. Route 99E
46 mi · 27%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 13%
CA 99 North
5.84 mi · 3%
East Ashlan Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
Golden State Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

84.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 29m from Old Fig Garden
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Old Fig Garden 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 Old Fig Garden to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Old Fig Garden and 87.7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.79 one way or $69.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Old Fig Garden and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Fig Garden and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 153.95 mi (247.76 km).

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#1 Old Fig Garden

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population5,365
Coordinates36.7988500, -119.8051500
Altitude-
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: East Indianapolis Avenue (-119.805165, 36.799366)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $34.79
Round trip
$69.57
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.79 $69.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.58 $73.16
Premium $6.24 $37.65 $75.29
Diesel $7.57 $45.63 $91.26

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Fig Garden and Sacramento. The current time is 02:24:11.

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.