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.
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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 05h 42m.
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.
County seat of Tehama County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Adobe Road
1057 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Adobe Road
1708 ft · 43 sec · Adobe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Beegum Road
130.3 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Beegum Road
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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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 Hydesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Bluff.
Red Bluff, California
Corning, California
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Hydesville. Straight-line distance: 194.08 mi (312.34 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 Hydesville
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 40.5476300, -124.0972700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hydesville (-124.09727, 40.54763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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