How far is Sacramento, CA from Fort Bragg, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Fort Bragg, CA is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Fort Bragg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Fort Bragg.
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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
52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
37 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1728 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Bragg Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road
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Continue on Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Laurel Street
61 m · 16 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Fort Bragg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Fort Bragg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Fort Bragg?
The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Clearlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Sacramento and 94.6 miles from Fort Bragg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 8:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Fort Bragg.
Stop Ideas Near Clearlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Clearlake City Hall
Primary Care: Adventist Health Clear Lake
Chevron
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearlake.
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Ukiah, California
Santa Rosa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Fort Bragg. Straight-line distance: 137.68 mi (221.57 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 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Bragg (-123.80529, 39.44572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.64 | $83.28 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
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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