How far is Redwood Valley, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Redwood Valley, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Colusa County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redwood Valley and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redwood Valley and Sacramento.
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Start on East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Turn left onto Off-Road State Highway 20 Circle
1493 ft · 35 sec · Off-Road State Highway 20 Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Redwood Valley and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Off-Road State Highway 20 Circle
Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Redwood 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 Redwood Valley to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Redwood Valley and 69.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.87 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redwood Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Williams
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Northview Park
City Finance Co
Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.
Marysville, California
Oroville, California
Chico station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redwood Valley and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 103.35 mi (166.33 km).
#1 Redwood Valley
Situated between coastal mountain ranges in inland Mendocino County at an elevation of 722 feet, this distinct valley region lies north of Ukiah along the upper Russian River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2654400, -123.2044500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $6.26 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $32.04 | $64.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $41.48 | $82.95 |
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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