How far is Roseville, CA from Fairfield, CA?

The driving distance from Roseville, CA to Fairfield, CA is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
59.96 mi
01h 14m
Flight
53.48 mi
86.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.49 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Oct 15, 1:33 PM PDT
Return by in Roseville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseville
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Oct 15, 1:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

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

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

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Roseville
30 mi
00h 37m
To Fairfield
30 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roseville and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roseville and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    29 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1851 ft · 46 sec · Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street

    137 m · 20 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    88 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sutter Avenue

    735 ft · 30 sec · Sutter Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Folsom Road

    2046 ft · 1 min · Folsom Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard

    845 ft · 32 sec · Douglas Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    29.3 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Manuel Campos Parkway, North Texas Street

    1402 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Manuel Campos Parkway

    1618 ft · 44 sec · Manuel Campos Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Texas Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Texas Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Texas Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseville and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
36.3 mi · 61%
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 22%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 6%
North Texas Street
3.36 mi · 6%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.01 mi · 2%
Manuel Campos Parkway
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 37m from Roseville
Leave By
4:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roseville and Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roseville to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Roseville and 30 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseville and Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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 Davis and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 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 12.5 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
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

21 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

22 mi away
1389 10th Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

26 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseville and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.06 km).

Roseville

#1 Roseville

The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population144,725
Coordinates38.7521200, -121.2880100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population117,580
Coordinates38.2493600, -122.0399700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Roseville (-121.28801, 38.75212)
End: Fairfield (-122.03997, 38.24936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $6.50 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $6.69 $14.18 $28.36
Diesel $8.41 $17.84 $35.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseville and Fairfield. The current time is 12:18:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.