How far is Sacramento, CA from Canyon Country, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Canyon Country, CA is about 357.1 miles (574.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Canyon Country.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Canyon Country.
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Start on 9th Street
2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto P Street
2746 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
1146 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2877 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
48.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
717 ft · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
783 ft · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Newhall Ranch Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Newhall Ranch Road
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Continue on Golden Valley Road
1408 ft · 24 sec · Golden Valley Road
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Turn right onto Valley Center Drive
1680 ft · 40 sec · Valley Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road
2 mi · 3 min · Soledad Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Whites Canyon Road
2846 ft · 1 min · Whites Canyon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whites Canyon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Canyon Country.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Canyon Country.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Canyon Country?
The road trip is about 357.1 miles (574.7 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Sacramento and 178.5 miles from Canyon Country.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.89 one way or $157.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Canyon Country.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Canyon Country. Straight-line distance: 332.69 mi (535.42 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 Canyon Country
Situated at an elevation of 1342 feet in northern Los Angeles County, this community lies along the upper Santa Clara River within the Santa Clarita Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4233300, -118.4720300 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Country (-118.47203, 34.42333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $78.89 | $157.78 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $81.89 | $163.77 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $84.28 | $168.56 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $106.00 | $212.01 |
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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