How far is Sacramento, CA from Sheridan, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Sheridan, CA is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
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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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Placer County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Sheridan.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2894 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street
2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Lincoln, Marysville
2063 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
1204 ft · 29 sec · Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Riosa Road
1468 ft · 27 sec · Riosa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
826 ft · 15 sec · Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riosa Road
28 m · 5 sec · Riosa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riosa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Sheridan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
Continue straight
18.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Rocklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Sacramento and 19.6 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Sheridan.
Stop Ideas Near Rocklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocklin.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.45 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 Sheridan
Located in the low-lying Sacramento Valley region of Placer County at an elevation of just 112 feet, this unincorporated area is geographically distinct from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9796200, -121.3755100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheridan (-121.37551, 38.97962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.26 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
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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