How far is Sacramento, CA from Hydesville, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Hydesville, CA is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.92 mi
05h 42m
Flight
194.08 mi
312.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.08 mi
Kilometers
312.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.92 mi
Kilometers
426.34 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hydesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Hydesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Red Bluff
CA

County seat of Tehama County, California, United States

From Sacramento
132.4 mi
02h 51m
To Hydesville
132.5 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Adobe Road

    1057 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Adobe Road

    1708 ft · 43 sec · Adobe Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Beegum Road

    130.3 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Beegum Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beegum Road
130 mi · 49%
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 48%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
3.35 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.62 mi
Adobe Road
0.52 mi
I 5 North
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Beegum Road

Turn left onto Beegum Road

130 mi · 03h 13m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Bluff
02h 51m from Sacramento
Leave By
5:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Hydesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Red Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Sacramento and 132.5 miles from Hydesville.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 5:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.94 one way or $107.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Hydesville.

Stop Ideas Near Red Bluff

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Bluff, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Bluff.

BUS

Red Bluff, California

2 mi away
228 S. Main Street
BUS

Corning, California

28 mi away
1081 Solano Street
RAIL

Redding station

47 mi away
1620 Yuba Street
BUS

Redding (RABA Transit Center), California

47 mi away
1530 Yuba Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Hydesville. Straight-line distance: 194.08 mi (312.34 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
Hydesville

#2 Hydesville

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Population1,237
Coordinates40.5476300, -124.0972700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Hydesville (-124.09727, 40.54763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $53.94
Round trip
$107.88
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $53.94 $107.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $56.72 $113.43
Premium $6.24 $58.37 $116.74
Diesel $7.57 $70.75 $141.50

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 Hydesville. The current time is 02:26:30.

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.