How far is Placerville, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Placerville, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placerville and Sacramento.
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Start on Main Street
56 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
79 m · 9 sec · Bedford Avenue
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Turn left
41.7 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Placerville and Sacramento.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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41.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Placerville and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Placerville to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Folsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Placerville and 23 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Placerville and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Folsom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Folsom.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Auburn
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placerville and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 38.92 mi (62.63 km).
#1 Placerville
City in California
| Population | 11,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.7296300, -120.7985500 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
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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