How far is Sacramento, CA from Desert View Highlands, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Desert View Highlands, CA is about 371.1 miles (597.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Desert View Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Desert View Highlands.
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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
22 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Lancaster, Palmdale
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on Lancaster Freeway
1491 ft · 20 sec · Lancaster Freeway
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Continue straight
150 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Freeway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Lancaster Freeway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
12.7 mi · 17 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on West Avenue D
22.2 mi · 30 min · West Avenue D
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Take the exit right
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street West
1015 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto Yucca Tree Street
1255 ft · 57 sec · Yucca Tree Street
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Turn right onto Palm Tree Way
121 m · 23 sec · Palm Tree Way
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Turn left onto Juniper Tree Road
49 m · 7 sec · Juniper Tree Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juniper Tree Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Desert View Highlands.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Desert View Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Desert View Highlands?
The road trip is about 371.1 miles (597.3 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Sacramento and 185.5 miles from Desert View Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 $75.57 one way or $151.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Desert View Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Desert View Highlands. Straight-line distance: 332.21 mi (534.64 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 Desert View Highlands
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 2,360 |
| Coordinates | 34.5908200, -118.1525700 |
| Altitude | 827 |
| Country | United States |
End: Desert View Highlands (-118.15257, 34.59082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $75.57 | $151.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.46 | $158.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.78 | $163.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $99.13 | $198.26 |
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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