How far is Sacramento, CA from Lathrop, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Lathrop, CA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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.
City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Lathrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Lathrop.
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Start on 9th Street
2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto P Street
2746 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
1146 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2877 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
54.5 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lathrop Road
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lathrop Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1319 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East J Street
147 m · 21 sec · East J Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East J Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Lathrop.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
54.5 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Lathrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Lathrop?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Galt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Sacramento and 28.8 miles from Lathrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Lathrop.
Stop Ideas Near Galt
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 Galt.
Lodi
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Lathrop. Straight-line distance: 53.75 mi (86.5 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 Lathrop
City in California
| Population | 26,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.8227000, -121.2766100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lathrop (-121.27661, 37.8227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
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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