How far is Sacramento, CA from El Dorado Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and El Dorado Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and El Dorado Hills.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Turn left onto X Street
122 m · 9 sec · X Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
24.3 mi · 28 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Dorado Hills Boulevard
1899 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on El Dorado Hills Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Governor Drive
957 ft · 28 sec · Governor Drive
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Turn right onto Stanford Lane
612 ft · 27 sec · Stanford Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stanford Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and El Dorado Hills.
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.
El Dorado Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to El Dorado Hills?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Rancho Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Sacramento and 14.9 miles from El Dorado Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cordova
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cordova.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Roseville station
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and El Dorado Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.63 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 El Dorado Hills
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 42,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.0821700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado Hills (-121.08217, 38.68574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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