How far is Sacramento, CA from Dunsmuir, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Dunsmuir, CA is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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 03h 55m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glenn County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Dunsmuir.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Dunsmuir.
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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
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 Business: Dunsmuir
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Dunsmuir Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dunsmuir Avenue
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Turn right onto Branstetter Street
153 m · 28 sec · Branstetter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sacramento Avenue
622 ft · 28 sec · Sacramento Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sacramento Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Dunsmuir.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
121 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Light Snow Likely near Dunsmuir.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Dunsmuir?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Sacramento and 105.6 miles from Dunsmuir.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.04 one way or $86.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Light Snow Likely near Dunsmuir.
Stop Ideas Near Orland
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 Orland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Dunsmuir. Straight-line distance: 186.1 mi (299.5 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 Dunsmuir
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,548 |
| Coordinates | 41.2082100, -122.2719500 |
| Altitude | 695 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunsmuir (-122.27195, 41.20821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $43.04 | $86.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.57 | $93.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $56.45 | $112.90 |
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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