How far is Sacramento, CA from La Riviera, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to La Riviera, CA is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and La Riviera.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and La Riviera.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watt Avenue
2393 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Watt Avenue
1936 ft · 39 sec · Watt Avenue
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tiber Drive
1382 ft · 1 min · Tiber Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linda Rio Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Linda Rio Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linda Rio Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and La Riviera.
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.
El Dorado Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
5.37 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near La Riviera.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to La Riviera?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Sacramento and 5.1 miles from La Riviera.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near La Riviera.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and La Riviera. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.06 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 La Riviera
Census designated place
| Population | 10,802 |
| Coordinates | 38.5668500, -121.3569000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Riviera (-121.3569, 38.56685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
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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