How far is Sacramento, CA from Shingletown, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Shingletown, CA is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Shingletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Shingletown.
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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
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 36 East, CA 36 West, CA 99: Chico, Redbluff, Lassen Park
1428 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Antelope Boulevard
1348 ft · 27 sec · Antelope Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Antelope Boulevard
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Manton Road
15.5 mi · 22 min · Manton Road
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Continue on Manton Road
841 ft · 23 sec · Manton Road
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Continue on Rock Creek Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rock Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Wilson Hill Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Wilson Hill Road
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Turn left
667 ft · 19 sec
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Turn sharp right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Shingletown.
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
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Cloudy near Shingletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Shingletown?
The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Willows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Sacramento and 83.6 miles from Shingletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Cloudy near Shingletown.
Stop Ideas Near Willows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Shingletown. Straight-line distance: 133.69 mi (215.15 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 Shingletown
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
| Population | 2,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.4923800, -121.8891600 |
| Altitude | 1064 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shingletown (-121.88916, 40.49238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $34.09 | $68.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $35.85 | $71.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $36.90 | $73.79 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $44.72 | $89.44 |
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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