How far is Sacramento, CA from Le Grand, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Le Grand, CA is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.52 mi
02h 34m
Flight
115.56 mi
185.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.56 mi
Kilometers
185.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.52 mi
Kilometers
206.83 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Ripon
CA

City in California

From Sacramento
64.2 mi
01h 17m
To Le Grand
64.2 mi
01h 17m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Le Grand.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto X Street

    122 m · 9 sec · X Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Le Grand Road

    1856 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Le Grand Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Le Grand Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Le Grand Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
118 mi · 92%
Le Grand Road
7.53 mi · 6%
15th Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
0.61 mi
J Street
0.47 mi
CA 99 South
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripon
01h 17m from Sacramento
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Le Grand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Le Grand?

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Sacramento and 64.2 miles from Le Grand.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Le Grand.

Stop Ideas Near Ripon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripon, 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 Ripon.

RAIL

Manteca, CA

14 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Modesto station

20 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

27 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

27 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Le Grand. Straight-line distance: 115.56 mi (185.98 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
Le Grand

#2 Le Grand

City in Merced County, California, United States

Population1,659
Coordinates37.2285500, -120.2482300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Le Grand (-120.24823, 37.22855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $26.19
Round trip
$52.38
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $26.19 $52.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $27.54 $55.08
Premium $6.24 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $7.57 $34.35 $68.71

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 Le Grand. The current time is 02:10:09.

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.