How far is Sacramento, CA from Sonoma, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Sonoma, CA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.06 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.86 mi
89.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.86 mi
Kilometers
89.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.53 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sonoma
Sat, Apr 25, 8:13 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sat, Apr 25, 9:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-25T18:49
Arrive Sonoma
Sat, Apr 25, 8:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Sacramento
34 mi
00h 42m
To Sonoma
34.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    912 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    2188 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.9 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Carneros Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fremont Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fremont Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Napa Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Napa Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Napa Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Napa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Napa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.5 mi · 65%
Carneros Highway
4.37 mi · 6%
Napa Road
4.28 mi · 6%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 6%
Capital City Freeway
3.18 mi · 5%
Saint Helena Highway
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
00h 42m from Sacramento
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Sonoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Sacramento and 34.1 miles from Sonoma.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sacramento and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Sonoma.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Sonoma. Straight-line distance: 55.86 mi (89.9 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
Sonoma

#2 Sonoma

Town in Sonoma County, California, United States

Population10,973
Coordinates38.2918600, -122.4580400
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Sonoma (-122.45804, 38.29186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.69
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.85 $27.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.56 $29.12
Premium $6.24 $14.98 $29.97
Diesel $7.57 $18.16 $36.32

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Sonoma. The current time is 18:49:19.

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.