How far is Sacramento, CA from Soda Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Soda Bay, CA is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 02h 32m.
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.
City in Colusa County, California, United States
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 Soda Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Soda Bay.
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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
52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
37 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Soda Bay Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Soda Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Soda Bay Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Soda Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Soda Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Soda Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Soda Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Soda Bay?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Sacramento and 60 miles from Soda Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 1:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.48 one way or $52.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Soda Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Williams
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Northview Park
Sinclair
City of Colusa
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.
Marysville, California
Oroville, California
Chico station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Soda Bay. Straight-line distance: 75.51 mi (121.52 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 Soda Bay
Positioned along the southwest shore of Clear Lake in Lake County, this unincorporated community lies at the base of the dormant Mount Konocti volcano at an elevation of 1,398 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0010100, -122.7891600 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soda Bay (-122.78916, 39.00101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $26.48 | $52.97 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $28.29 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $35.59 | $71.17 |
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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