How far is Sacramento, CA from Auburn, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Auburn, CA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Auburn.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2894 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street
2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Street
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
989 ft · 20 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Auburn.
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.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain leaving Sacramento and Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Auburn?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Sacramento and 16.6 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain around Sacramento and Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Auburn
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.38 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 Auburn
City in California, United States
| Population | 14,205 |
| Coordinates | 38.8965700, -121.0768900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-121.07689, 38.89657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
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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