How far is Sacramento, CA from Jackson, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Jackson, CA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Jackson.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Turn left onto X Street
122 m · 9 sec · X Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road
960 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 16: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road
695 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 16 East: Jackson, Power Inn Road
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Howe Avenue
857 ft · 15 sec · Howe Avenue
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2944 ft · 52 sec · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn slight right
22.6 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Jackson Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Jackson Road
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
652 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Jackson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
22.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Jackson?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Rancho Murieta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Sacramento and 23.7 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Murieta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sacramento County Municipal Services
Sacramento County Juvenile Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Murieta.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.84 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 Jackson
County seat of Amador County, California
| Population | 4,973 |
| Coordinates | 38.3488000, -120.7741000 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-120.7741, 38.3488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
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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