How far is Sacramento, CA from Covelo, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Covelo, CA is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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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 Covelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Covelo.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
124 m · 14 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
77.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 162: Willows, Oroville
1360 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 306
3.7 mi · 7 min · Road 306
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Alder Springs Road
23 mi · 55 min · Alder Springs Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mendocino Pass Road
22.3 mi · 47 min · Mendocino Pass Road
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Turn left onto Covelo Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Covelo Road
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Turn right onto Greely Street
111 m · 21 sec · Greely Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Covelo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
77.8 mi · 01h 24m
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 Covelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Covelo?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Willows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Sacramento and 86.6 miles from Covelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.88 one way or $75.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Covelo.
Stop Ideas Near Willows
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 Willows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Covelo. Straight-line distance: 125.85 mi (202.54 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 Covelo
Situated at an elevation of 1398 feet in northeastern Mendocino County, this remote unincorporated community lies within Round Valley, surrounded by the rugged California Coast Ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7932700, -123.2492200 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covelo (-123.24922, 39.79327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $37.88 | $75.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $39.32 | $78.64 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $50.90 | $101.80 |
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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