How far is Sacramento, CA from Mountain House, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Mountain House, CA is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 30m.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Mountain House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Mountain House.
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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
59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Naglee Road, Grant Line Road
1639 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Naglee Road
1488 ft · 40 sec · Naglee Road
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Turn right onto West Grant Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road
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Turn straight onto Byron Road
2504 ft · 42 sec · Byron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Byron Road
18 m · 1 sec · Byron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Byron Road
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Turn left onto Mountain House Parkway
2439 ft · 55 sec · Mountain House Parkway
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Turn right onto Arnaudo Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Arnaudo Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Parkway
1301 ft · 38 sec · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto Main Street
847 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Estes Way
823 ft · 38 sec · Estes Way
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Exit the roundabout
585 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Mountain House.
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
59.4 mi · 01h 06m
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 Mountain House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Mountain House?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Sacramento and 37.6 miles from Mountain House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Mountain House.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
Lodi
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Rio Vista, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Mountain House. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.87 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 Mountain House
Situated in the western San Joaquin Valley near the foothills of the Diablo Range, this locality sits at an elevation of approximately 59 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7832600, -121.5427300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain House (-121.54273, 37.78326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $6.26 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $17.73 | $35.45 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
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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