How far is Sacramento, CA from Elverta, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Elverta, CA is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
14.26 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.3 mi
14.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.3 mi
Kilometers
14.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.26 mi
Kilometers
22.95 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elverta
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-10-15T18:16
Arrive Elverta
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rio Linda
CA

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

From Sacramento
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Elverta
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    124 m · 14 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I Street

    2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Golden State Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elverta Road

    2205 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elverta Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Elverta Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rio Linda Boulevard

    83 m · 12 sec · Rio Linda Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
5.65 mi · 40%
Elverta Road
4.46 mi · 31%
Golden State Highway
3.04 mi · 21%
I 5 North
0.43 mi · 3%
I Street
0.39 mi · 3%
10th Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

5.65 mi · 00h 07m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Linda
00h 10m from Sacramento
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Elverta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Rio Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Sacramento and 7.1 miles from Elverta.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rio Linda

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 Rio Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 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
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Linda.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

13 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

13 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Roseville station

16 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

22 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Elverta. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Elverta

Located in northern Sacramento County within the flat terrain of the Sacramento Valley, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 52 feet.

Population0
Coordinates38.7137900, -121.4627300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Elverta (-121.46273, 38.71379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $6.50 $3.25 $6.50
Premium $6.69 $3.34 $6.69
Diesel $8.41 $4.21 $8.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Elverta. The current time is 18:16:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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