How far is Rancho Calaveras, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Rancho Calaveras, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
59.1 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.61 mi
75.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.61 mi
Kilometers
75.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.1 mi
Kilometers
95.12 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
Thu, Jun 4, 4:57 PM PDT
Return by in Rancho Calaveras
Thu, Jun 4, 6:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rancho Calaveras
2026-06-04T15:44
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Jun 4, 4:57 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
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rancho Calaveras
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
Woodlake
CA

City in Tulare County, California

From Rancho Calaveras
32 mi
00h 36m
To Sacramento
27.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
96°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Calaveras and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Calaveras and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stabulis Road

    986 ft · 45 sec · Stabulis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bergsma Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bergsma Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baldwin Street

    990 ft · 24 sec · Baldwin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hartvickson Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Hartvickson Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Vista del Lago Drive

    152 m · 14 sec · Vista del Lago Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elliot Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Elliot Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Peltier Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Peltier Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road

    635 ft · 13 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    690 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward N Street

    1261 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 30th Street

    858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Calaveras and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
99 Frontage Road
28.5 mi · 48%
East Peltier Road
4.93 mi · 8%
Hartvickson Lane
2.89 mi · 5%
Elliot Road
2.29 mi · 4%
L Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Bergsma Lane
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

99 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodlake
00h 36m from Rancho Calaveras
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rancho Calaveras and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rancho Calaveras to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 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?

Woodlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Rancho Calaveras and 27.1 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rancho Calaveras and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Woodlake

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

3 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

22 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

23 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Elk Grove, California

37 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Calaveras and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 46.61 mi (75.01 km).

Rancho Calaveras

#1 Rancho Calaveras

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population5,325
Coordinates38.1274200, -120.8582700
Altitude161
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: (-120.859683, 38.12746)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.00 $24.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.62 $25.23
Premium $6.24 $12.99 $25.97
Diesel $7.57 $15.74 $31.48

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Rancho Calaveras and Sacramento. The current time is 15:44:02.

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.