How far is Sacramento, CA from Allendale, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Allendale, CA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
32.52 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.04 mi
41.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.52 mi
Kilometers
52.34 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:40 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Tue, Apr 14, 10:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
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
Davis
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Sacramento
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Allendale
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    912 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    2188 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Midway Road, Lewis Road

    1197 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Oday Road

    126 m · 15 sec · Oday Road

  11. 11

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Midway Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Allendale Road

    1233 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Allendale Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Allendale Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hartley Road

    3153 ft · 2 min · Hartley Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Allendale.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 54%
Midway Road
4.95 mi · 15%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 12%
Capital City Freeway
3.18 mi · 10%
Hartley Road
0.6 mi · 2%
9th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

17.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 21m from Sacramento
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Sacramento and 16.3 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sacramento and Sunny near Allendale.

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.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

Sacramento , CA
1395 35th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822, United States
Rating 3.2/5 13 reviews City government office,Electric utility company
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park

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 Sacramento and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.9 km).

Sacramento

#1 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
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#2 Allendale

Allendale is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4446300, -121.9430200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Allendale (-121.94302, 38.44463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.27
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.63 $13.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.98 $13.95
Premium $6.24 $7.18 $14.36
Diesel $7.57 $8.70 $17.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Allendale. The current time is 20:56:46.

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.