How far is Sacramento, CA from Happy Camp, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Happy Camp, CA is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
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.
City located in Shasta County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Happy Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Happy Camp.
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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
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yreka, Montague
1206 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Montague Road
1839 ft · 41 sec · Montague Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
61.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1202 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 Happy Camp.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Cascade Wonderland Highway
Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
129 mi · 02h 25m
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 Chance Light Rain near Happy Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Happy Camp?
The road trip is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Shasta Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Sacramento and 163.8 miles from Happy Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 $66.69 one way or $133.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near Happy Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Shasta Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sculpture Park
Dick Dickerson for Redding City Council
Redding Electric Utility
Redding City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shasta Lake.
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Red Bluff, California
Dunsmuir station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Happy Camp. Straight-line distance: 243.17 mi (391.35 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 Happy Camp
Happy Camp is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7927500, -123.3808000 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Happy Camp (-123.3808, 41.79275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $66.69 | $133.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $70.12 | $140.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $72.17 | $144.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $87.47 | $174.95 |
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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