How far is Sacramento, CA from Dixon, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Dixon, CA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.23 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.11 mi
32.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.11 mi
Kilometers
32.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.23 mi
Kilometers
37.38 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Dixon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Davis
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Sacramento
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Dixon
11.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Dixon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Dixon.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    912 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    2188 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Dixon, Currey Road

    1110 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1318 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West A Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West A Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West A Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Dixon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi · 52%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 17%
Capital City Freeway
3.18 mi · 14%
North 1st Street
1.82 mi · 8%
9th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
P Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 14m from Sacramento
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Dixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Dixon?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Sacramento and 11.6 miles from Dixon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Dixon.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Davis and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davis.

RAIL

Davis station

840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

21 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

22 mi away
1389 10th Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

26 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.37 km).

Sacramento

#1 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Dixon

#2 Dixon

Place in Solano county, California, USA

Population20,440
Coordinates38.4454600, -121.8233000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $6.24 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $7.57 $6.20 $12.41

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Dixon. The current time is 00:59:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.