How far is Sacramento, CA from Shackelford, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Shackelford, CA is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.32 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.22 mi
116.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.32 mi
Kilometers
122.82 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shackelford
Tue, May 5, 2:32 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Tue, May 5, 4:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Shackelford
Tue, May 5, 2:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Lodi
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Sacramento
38.2 mi
00h 45m
To Shackelford
38.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Crows Landing Road

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Crows Landing Road

    623 ft · 13 sec · Crows Landing Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Crows Landing Road

    53 m · 11 sec · Crows Landing Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pueblo Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · Pueblo Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    156 m · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
72.8 mi · 95%
15th Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
0.61 mi · 1%
J Street
0.47 mi · 1%
CA 99 South
0.43 mi · 1%
Crows Landing Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

56.4 mi · 01h 05m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lodi
00h 45m from Sacramento
Leave By
3:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Cloudy near Shackelford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 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 38.2 miles from Sacramento and 38.2 miles from Shackelford.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Cloudy near Shackelford.

Stop Ideas Near Lodi

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

19 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

21 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

37 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Shackelford. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.22 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
Shackelford

#2 Shackelford

City in Modesto, California, United States of America

Population3,371
Coordinates37.6138200, -120.9927100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Shackelford (-120.99271, 37.61382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $15.52
Round trip
$31.04
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.52 $31.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.32 $32.64
Premium $6.24 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $7.57 $20.36 $40.71

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Shackelford. The current time is 01:01:27.

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.