How far is Sacramento, CA from Fortuna, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Fortuna, CA is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.63 mi
05h 46m
Flight
198.77 mi
319.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.77 mi
Kilometers
319.89 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.63 mi
Kilometers
437.14 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fortuna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-22T21:37
Arrive Fortuna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ukiah
CA

City in Mendocino County, California

From Sacramento
135.8 mi
02h 53m
To Fortuna
135.8 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Westside Freeway

    52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    37 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Redwood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Willits Bypass

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass

    1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    114.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Redwood Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street

    975 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    859 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    45 m · 9 sec · 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
126 mi · 47%
Westside Freeway
57.9 mi · 21%
CA 20
42.8 mi · 16%
Willits Bypass
5.39 mi · 2%
12th Street
0.84 mi
I 5 North
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

114 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ukiah
02h 53m from Sacramento
Leave By
5:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Patchy Fog near Fortuna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Sacramento and 135.8 miles from Fortuna.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 5:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.27 one way or $110.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Patchy Fog near Fortuna.

Stop Ideas Near Ukiah

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 Ukiah and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Ukiah , CA
4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.7/5 306 reviews Religious organization,Buddhist temple,Monastery,Tourist attraction
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department

Ukiah , CA
411 W Clay St, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Ukiah Civic Center
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Ukiah Civic Center

Ukiah , CA
300 Seminary Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Civic center,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ukiah.

BUS

Ukiah, California

1 mi away
711 East Perkins Street
BUS

Willits, California

32 mi away
200 E. Commercial Street
BUS

Cloverdale, California

42 mi away
Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road
BUS

Laytonville, California

64 mi away
44900 Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Fortuna. Straight-line distance: 198.77 mi (319.89 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
Fortuna

#2 Fortuna

City in the United States of America

Population12,107
Coordinates40.5981900, -124.1572800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Fortuna (-124.15728, 40.59819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.28 L · about $55.27
Round trip
$110.53
19.16 gal · 72.56 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $55.27 $110.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $58.11 $116.22
Premium $6.24 $59.81 $119.62
Diesel $7.57 $72.49 $144.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Fortuna. The current time is 21:37:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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