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.
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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Colusa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Rain
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.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
124 m · 14 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 32 East: Orland, Chico
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Newville Road
1384 ft · 36 sec · Newville Road
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Continue on West Walker Street
923 ft · 34 sec · West Walker Street
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Jack in the Box
Northview Park
Sinclair
City of Colusa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbuckle.
Marysville, California
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Orland. Straight-line distance: 88.89 mi (143.06 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 Orland
City in Glenn County, California
| Population | 8,068 |
| Coordinates | 39.7473800, -122.1963700 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orland (-122.19637, 39.74738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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