How far is Sacramento, CA from Cool, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Cool, CA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Cool.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Cool.
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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
108 m · 7 sec · Georgetown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Cool.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Cool.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Cool?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 20 miles from Sacramento and 20 miles from Cool.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sacramento and Sunny near Cool.
Stop Ideas Near Rocklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
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 Cool. Straight-line distance: 33.38 mi (53.72 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 Cool
Cool is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8872200, -121.0147200 |
| Altitude | 467 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cool (-121.01472, 38.88722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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