How far is Sacramento, CA from Orland, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Orland, CA is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.85 mi
01h 51m
Flight
88.89 mi
143.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.89 mi
Kilometers
143.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.85 mi
Kilometers
162.3 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-19T09:55
Arrive Orland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arbuckle
CA

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

From Sacramento
50.5 mi
00h 55m
To Orland
50.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 32 East: Orland, Chico

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newville Road

    1384 ft · 36 sec · Newville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Walker Street

    923 ft · 34 sec · West Walker Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
99.1 mi · 98%
I 5 North
0.43 mi
I Street
0.39 mi
Newville Road
0.26 mi
CA 32 East
0.23 mi
West Walker Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

93.5 mi · 01h 41m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbuckle
00h 55m from Sacramento
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Chance Rain near Orland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Arbuckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Sacramento and 50.4 miles from Orland.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.54 one way or $41.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Rain near Orland.

Stop Ideas Near Arbuckle

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 Arbuckle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Jack in the Box
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

Jack in the Box

Dunnigan , CA
3970 County Rd 89, Dunnigan, CA 95937, United States
Rating 3.4/5 618 reviews Fast food restaurant,Breakfast restaurant,Chicken restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Northview Park
Scenic stop 8.5 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 3 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 11.5 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Marysville, California

42 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Davis station

60 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

68 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

69 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Orland. Straight-line distance: 88.89 mi (143.06 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
Orland

#2 Orland

City in Glenn County, California

Population8,068
Coordinates39.7473800, -122.1963700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Orland (-122.19637, 39.74738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $20.54
Round trip
$41.08
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.54 $41.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $6.24 $22.23 $44.45
Diesel $7.57 $26.94 $53.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Orland. The current time is 09:55:39.

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.