How far is Roseville, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
17.95 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.89 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM PDT
Return by in Roseville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseville
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roseville
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
Foothill Farms
CA

Census designated place

From Roseville
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Sacramento
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North 12th Street

    3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street

    3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto I Street

    1200 ft · 31 sec · I Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 39%
Capital City Freeway
4.92 mi · 27%
North Sacramento Freeway
2.63 mi · 15%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.01 mi · 6%
12th Street
0.62 mi · 3%
North 12th Street
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

7.06 mi · 00h 08m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foothill Farms
00h 12m from Roseville
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roseville and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Foothill Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Roseville and 8.6 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Foothill Farms

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 Foothill Farms and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 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 4.1 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 Foothill Farms.

RAIL

Roseville station

10 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

16 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

17 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

17 mi away
401 I Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseville and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).

Roseville

#1 Roseville

The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population144,725
Coordinates38.7521200, -121.2880100
Altitude50
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: (-121.287976, 38.75212)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.27
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.63 $7.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.82 $7.64
Premium $6.24 $3.93 $7.87
Diesel $7.57 $4.77 $9.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseville and Sacramento. The current time is 02:59:07.

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.