How far is Rancho Cordova, CA from Folsom, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cordova and Folsom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cordova and Folsom.
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Start on Folsom Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn right onto Zinfandel Drive
2085 ft · 46 sec · Zinfandel Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Folsom Boulevard
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn slight right
1252 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Sutter Street
1535 ft · 58 sec · Sutter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sutter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Cordova and Folsom.
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.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
5.81 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rancho Cordova and Partly Sunny near Folsom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cordova to Folsom?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Gold River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Rancho Cordova and 5.4 miles from Folsom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rancho Cordova and Partly Sunny near Folsom.
Stop Ideas Near Gold River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold River.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cordova and Folsom. Straight-line distance: 9.19 mi (14.79 km).
#1 Rancho Cordova
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 76,166 |
| Coordinates | 38.5890700, -121.3027300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom (-121.17606, 38.67796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $5.77 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
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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