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

The driving distance from Rancho Murieta, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.86 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.29 mi
35.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.86 mi
Kilometers
43.23 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 PM PDT
Return by in Rancho Murieta
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rancho Murieta
2026-04-18T21:08
Arrive Sacramento
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rancho Murieta
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Rosemont
CA

Village in the U.

From Rancho Murieta
11.8 mi
00h 19m
To Sacramento
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carreta Lane

    95 m · 16 sec · Carreta Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lago Drive

    1787 ft · 1 min · Lago Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Murieta Parkway

    1665 ft · 1 min · Murieta Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jackson Road

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Jackson Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Folsom Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Capitol Avenue

    124 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    129 m · 14 sec · 30th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Murieta 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Road
16.9 mi · 63%
Folsom Boulevard
4.02 mi · 15%
L Street
1.07 mi · 4%
I Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Lago Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
Murieta Parkway
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jackson Road

Turn right onto Jackson Road

16.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 19m from Rancho Murieta
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rancho Murieta and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Rancho Murieta and 15 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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 Rosemont and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

12 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

12 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

17 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Roseville station

23 mi away
201 Pacific Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Murieta and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.88 km).

Rancho Murieta

#1 Rancho Murieta

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population5,488
Coordinates38.5018500, -121.0946700
Altitude51
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: Carreta Lane (-121.094696, 38.501893)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.96
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.48 $10.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.76 $11.53
Premium $6.24 $5.93 $11.86
Diesel $7.57 $7.19 $14.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rancho Murieta and Sacramento. The current time is 21:08:49.

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.