How far is Sacramento, CA from Grass Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Grass Valley, CA is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.87 mi
01h 12m
Flight
49.83 mi
80.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.83 mi
Kilometers
80.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.87 mi
Kilometers
91.53 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grass Valley
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sun, May 31, 8:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-05-31T05:45
Arrive Grass Valley
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Loomis
CA

City in California

From Sacramento
28.5 mi
00h 36m
To Grass Valley
28.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Grass Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    2894 ft · 1 min · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street

    2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville

    943 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 49

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 174

    993 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 174

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Auburn Street

    1297 ft · 33 sec · South Auburn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    104 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stewart Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Stewart Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 30%
State Highway 49
14.8 mi · 26%
Grass Valley Highway
8.25 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.05 mi · 12%
Capital City Freeway
4.86 mi · 9%
North Sacramento Freeway
2.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Alan S. Hart Freeway

Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loomis
00h 36m from Sacramento
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Grass Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Grass Valley?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Sacramento and 28.5 miles from Grass Valley.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Grass Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Loomis

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 Loomis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Citrus Heights , CA
7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States
Rating 3.9/5 22 reviews City government office
Roseville Police Department
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Roseville Police Department

Roseville , CA
1051 Junction Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.8/5 37 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rocklin

5 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

11 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

13 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
BUS

Placerville, California

35 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Grass Valley. Straight-line distance: 49.83 mi (80.19 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
Grass Valley

#2 Grass Valley

City in Nevada County, California, United States

Population12,763
Coordinates39.2190600, -121.0610600
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Grass Valley (-121.06106, 39.21906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.19 $24.39
Premium $6.24 $12.55 $25.10
Diesel $7.57 $15.21 $30.42

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Grass Valley. The current time is 05:45:20.

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.