How far is Sacramento, CA from Auburn Lake Trails, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Auburn Lake Trails, CA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Auburn Lake Trails.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Auburn Lake Trails.
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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
17.3 mi · 20 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 South: Placerville
634 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue
784 ft · 34 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto El Dorado Street
822 ft · 29 sec · El Dorado Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward El Dorado Street
32 m · 4 sec · El Dorado Street
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Exit the roundabout onto El Dorado Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · El Dorado Street
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Continue on El Dorado Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · El Dorado Street
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Continue straight
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Trail
1.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Trail
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Turn right onto Hidden Gold Trail
773 ft · 38 sec · Hidden Gold Trail
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Turn left onto Brown Bear Trail
2626 ft · 2 min · Brown Bear Trail
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Turn left onto Cascade Trail
892 ft · 39 sec · Cascade Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Auburn Lake Trails.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Auburn Lake Trails.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Auburn Lake Trails?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Rocklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Sacramento and 22.3 miles from Auburn Lake Trails.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.83 one way or $19.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Auburn Lake Trails.
Stop Ideas Near Rocklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocklin.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Auburn Lake Trails. Straight-line distance: 37.17 mi (59.82 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 Lake Trails
Situated within the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County at approximately 1,916 feet, this gated residential community is characterized by a wildland-urban interface setting near the American River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9143400, -120.9524400 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn Lake Trails (-120.95244, 38.91434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.26 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
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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