How far is Sacramento, CA from Parlier, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Parlier, CA is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.28 mi
03h 40m
Flight
173.56 mi
279.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.56 mi
Kilometers
279.31 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.28 mi
Kilometers
303.01 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parlier
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Parlier
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livingston
CA

City in California

From Sacramento
94.1 mi
01h 50m
To Parlier
94.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Manning Avenue

    1432 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    94 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Manning Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · East Manning Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East Manning Avenue

    2991 ft · 58 sec · East Manning Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Newmark Avenue

    2473 ft · 47 sec · South Newmark Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fresno Street

    829 ft · 37 sec · Fresno Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
177 mi · 94%
East Manning Avenue
7.35 mi · 4%
15th Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
0.61 mi
J Street
0.47 mi
South Newmark Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

109 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 50m from Sacramento
Leave By
9:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Parlier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Sacramento and 94.1 miles from Parlier.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Parlier.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

17 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Merced station

24 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Modesto station

35 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

66 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Parlier. Straight-line distance: 173.56 mi (279.31 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
Parlier

#2 Parlier

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population15,848
Coordinates36.6116200, -119.5270700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Parlier (-119.52707, 36.61162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $38.31
Round trip
$76.61
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $38.31 $76.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $40.28 $80.56
Premium $6.24 $41.45 $82.91
Diesel $7.57 $50.24 $100.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Parlier. The current time is 00:37:57.

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.