How far is Sacramento, CA from Alpaugh, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Alpaugh, CA is about 248 miles (399.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merced County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Alpaugh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Alpaugh.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Turn left onto X Street
122 m · 9 sec · X Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
26 mi · 28 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 56, Ducor
1145 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
141 m · 9 sec · Sierra Avenue
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Continue on West Sierra Road
2886 ft · 58 sec · West Sierra Road
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Continue on Avenue 56
9.1 mi · 17 min · Avenue 56
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Continue on Borchardt Drive
2328 ft · 1 min · Borchardt Drive
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Continue on Center Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto Tule Road
7 m · 1 sec · Tule Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tule Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Alpaugh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
109 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Alpaugh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Alpaugh?
The road trip is about 248 miles (399.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Sacramento and 124 miles from Alpaugh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.48 one way or $100.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sacramento and Sunny near Alpaugh.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Grand.
Merced station
Madera
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Alpaugh. Straight-line distance: 216.39 mi (348.25 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alpaugh
Alpaugh is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8877300, -119.4873400 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpaugh (-119.48734, 35.88773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $5.77 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.08 | $106.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $54.63 | $109.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.21 | $132.42 |
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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