How far is Sacramento, CA from Nice, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Nice, CA is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
114.33 mi
02h 26m
Flight
81.9 mi
131.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.9 mi
Kilometers
131.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.33 mi
Kilometers
183.99 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nice
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Nice
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Sacramento
57.2 mi
01h 13m
To Nice
57.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    124 m · 14 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I Street

    2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    37 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    18 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
57.9 mi · 51%
CA 20
18.3 mi · 16%
I 5 North
0.43 mi
I Street
0.39 mi
10th Street
0.08 mi
J Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

52.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 13m from Sacramento
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Nice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Sacramento and 57.2 miles from Nice.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williams

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Nice. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.81 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
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#2 Nice

Situated at an elevation of 1362 feet in Lake County, this census-designated place sits along the northern shore of Clear Lake.

Population0
Coordinates39.1232300, -122.8483300
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Nice (-122.84833, 39.12323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $6.50 $26.19 $52.38
Premium $6.69 $26.96 $53.91
Diesel $8.41 $33.90 $67.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Nice. The current time is 14:22:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.