How far is Sacramento, CA from Taft, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Taft, CA is about 291.4 miles (469 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Fresno County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Taft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Taft.
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Start on 9th Street
2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto P Street
2746 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
1146 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2877 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
211.1 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43: Taft, Maricopa
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Enos Lane
1.6 mi · 2 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
14.4 mi · 20 min · Taft Highway
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Continue on 6th Street
3186 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Kern Street
934 ft · 28 sec · Kern Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
32 m · 5 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Taft.
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
211 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Taft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Taft?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (469 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Firebaugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Sacramento and 145.6 miles from Taft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263 miles (423.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.31 one way or $118.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Taft.
Stop Ideas Near Firebaugh
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 Firebaugh.
Madera
Merced station
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Taft. Straight-line distance: 262.95 mi (423.18 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 Taft
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 8,488 |
| Coordinates | 35.1424700, -119.4565100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taft (-119.45651, 35.14247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $59.31 | $118.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.36 | $124.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $77.79 | $155.58 |
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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