How far is Sacramento, CA from Foothill Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Foothill Ranch, CA is about 430 miles (692 km), with a travel time of about 08h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 400.1 miles (643.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 04m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 02m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Foothill Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Foothill Ranch.
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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
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1198 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, First Street
1122 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Irvine Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 133 Toll North
1308 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
1.2 km · 53 sec · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 241 South: Santa Margarita
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
3 mi · 3 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Alton Parkway
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Alton Parkway
561 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Alton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Alton Parkway
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Turn right onto Santa Maria
632 ft · 30 sec · Santa Maria
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flores
114 m · 16 sec · Flores
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flores
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Foothill Ranch.
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Foothill Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Foothill Ranch?
The road trip is about 430 miles (692 km) and usually takes 08h 02m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.1 miles from Sacramento and 214.9 miles from Foothill Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 400.1 miles (643.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 $87.52 one way or $175.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Foothill Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Foothill Ranch. Straight-line distance: 400.09 mi (643.89 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 Foothill Ranch
City in California, United States of America
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.6864100, -117.6608800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foothill Ranch (-117.66088, 33.68641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $87.52 | $175.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $92.02 | $184.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $94.71 | $189.41 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $114.79 | $229.58 |
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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