How far is Sacramento, CA from Brooktrails, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Brooktrails, CA is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in 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 Brooktrails.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Brooktrails.
-
1
Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
-
2
Turn left onto J Street
124 m · 14 sec · J Street
-
3
Turn left onto 10th Street
128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street
-
4
Turn left onto I Street
2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City
2290 ft · 56 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake
1693 ft · 41 sec
-
9
Turn left
37 mi · 51 min
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
-
11
Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 7 sec
-
13
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
-
15
Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 26 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right
1387 ft · 34 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Redwood Highway
-
18
Continue on Willits Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
-
19
Take the exit slight right
1729 ft · 29 sec
-
20
Turn left
823 ft · 22 sec
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
2771 ft · 43 sec · Redwood Highway
-
22
Continue on North Main Street
1863 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
-
23
Turn right onto Sherwood Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Sherwood Road
-
24
Turn left onto Primrose Drive
1284 ft · 1 min · Primrose Drive
-
25
Turn left onto Brooktrails Drive
19 m · 3 sec · Brooktrails Drive
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brooktrails Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Brooktrails.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Brooktrails.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Brooktrails?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Clearlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Sacramento and 79.8 miles from Brooktrails.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.25 one way or $70.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Brooktrails.
Stop Ideas Near Clearlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Clearlake City Hall
Transportation Department
Chevron
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearlake.
Cloverdale, California
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Ukiah, California
Santa Rosa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Brooktrails. Straight-line distance: 117.7 mi (189.42 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 Brooktrails
Situated in Mendocino County at an elevation of 1634 feet, this heavily forested census-designated place lies immediately northwest of Willits.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4437700, -123.3852900 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooktrails (-123.38529, 39.44377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $36.59 | $73.18 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $47.37 | $94.73 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026