How far is Penn Valley, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Penn Valley, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
63.47 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.48 mi
73.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.48 mi
Kilometers
73.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.47 mi
Kilometers
102.14 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Sun, May 24, 9:05 PM PDT
Return by in Penn Valley
Sun, May 24, 10:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Valley
2026-05-24T19:51
Arrive Sacramento
Sun, May 24, 9:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Valley
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
Auburn
CA

City in California, United States

From Penn Valley
31.6 mi
00h 36m
To Sacramento
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Valley and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Valley and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Lane

    121 m · 23 sec · Willow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lasso Loop

    817 ft · 39 sec · Lasso Loop

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    1647 ft · 1 min · Horton Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Penn Valley Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Penn Valley Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Penn Valley Drive

    2973 ft · 60 sec · Penn Valley Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Eric Rood Memorial Expressway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Eric Rood Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1166 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Golden Center Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Grass Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    33 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    32 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North 12th Street

    3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street

    3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto I Street

    1200 ft · 31 sec · I Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Valley and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 26%
Golden Center Freeway
14.3 mi · 23%
Grass Valley Highway
8.03 mi · 13%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 11%
Eric Rood Memorial Expressway
5.83 mi · 9%
Capital City Freeway
4.92 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 36m from Penn Valley
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penn Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Valley to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Penn Valley and 31.9 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.92 one way or $25.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penn Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Roseville Transit
Practical stop 14 mi away

Roseville Transit

Roseville , CA
316 Vernon St #150, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office,Transportation service,Department of Transportation,Handicapped transportation service,Public works department
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Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Roseville City Clerk's Department

Roseville , CA
311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City government office
Roseville Police Department
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Roseville Police Department

Roseville , CA
1051 Junction Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.8/5 37 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

RAIL

Auburn

1 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
RAIL

Rocklin

18 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

24 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Colfax

25 mi away
99 Railroad St. at Church St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Valley and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 45.48 mi (73.19 km).

Penn Valley

#1 Penn Valley

Census-designated place in Nevada County, California

Population1,621
Coordinates39.1960000, -121.1910700
Altitude427
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: Willow Lane (-121.189923, 39.195843)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $12.92
Round trip
$25.85
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.92 $25.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.59 $27.18
Premium $6.24 $13.98 $27.97
Diesel $7.57 $16.95 $33.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Valley and Sacramento. The current time is 19:51:52.

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.