How far is Parkwood, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Parkwood, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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 third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkwood and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkwood and Sacramento.
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Start on East Hazel Avenue
1125 ft · 49 sec · East Hazel Avenue
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Continue on Raymond Thomas Road
970 ft · 43 sec · Raymond Thomas Road
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Continue on Raymond Thomas Street
2423 ft · 2 min · Raymond Thomas Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pecan Avenue
2287 ft · 50 sec · East Pecan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Madera Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Madera Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 99 North
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 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 Parkwood 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.
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.
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 Parkwood and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkwood to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Parkwood and 79.3 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.06 one way or $68.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkwood and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Modesto
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 Modesto.
Modesto station
Denair station
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkwood and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 139.08 mi (223.82 km).
#1 Parkwood
Situated in Madera County at an elevation of 262 feet, this census-designated place lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's San Joaquin Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9268900, -120.0446100 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $35.35 | $70.71 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $45.77 | $91.53 |
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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