How far is Sacramento, CA from Lockeford, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Lockeford, CA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.79 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.39 mi
55.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.39 mi
Kilometers
55.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.79 mi
Kilometers
62.42 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockeford
Thu, Apr 16, 8:40 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 16, 9:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-16T19:47
Arrive Lockeford
Thu, Apr 16, 8:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Elk Grove
CA

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

From Sacramento
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Lockeford
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Lockeford.

  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

    28.1 mi · 32 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Peltier Road

    752 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road

    632 ft · 15 sec · 99 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Peltier Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · East Peltier Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elliot Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Elliot Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 88

    19 m · 2 sec · State Route 88

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 88

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
28.1 mi · 72%
East Peltier Road
5.11 mi · 13%
Elliot Road
2.29 mi · 6%
15th Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Capital City Freeway
0.61 mi · 2%
J Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

28.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 26m from Sacramento
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Lockeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Lockeford?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Sacramento and 19.4 miles from Lockeford.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Lockeford.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

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

BUS

Elk Grove, California

10 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

21 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

22 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

32 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Lockeford. Straight-line distance: 34.39 mi (55.34 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
Lockeford

#2 Lockeford

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

Population3,233
Coordinates38.1635300, -121.1499400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Lockeford (-121.14994, 38.16353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.81
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.90 $15.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $6.24 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $7.57 $10.37 $20.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Lockeford. The current time is 19:47:55.

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.