How far is Sacramento, CA from Temecula, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Temecula, CA is about 466.6 miles (751 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 427.1 miles (687.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
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 Temecula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Temecula.
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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
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rancho California Road, Old Town Front Street
1138 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Rancho California Road
668 ft · 16 sec · Rancho California Road
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Turn left onto Old Town Front Street
2730 ft · 2 min · Old Town Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
48 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Temecula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Temecula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Temecula?
The road trip is about 466.6 miles (751 km) and usually takes 08h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.4 miles from Sacramento and 233.2 miles from Temecula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 427.1 miles (687.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.02 one way or $190.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Temecula.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Temecula. Straight-line distance: 427.12 mi (687.38 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 Temecula
The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California.
| Population | 113,878 |
| Coordinates | 33.4936400, -117.1483600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temecula (-117.14836, 33.49364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 751 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 49m |
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 | $95.02 | $190.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $99.91 | $199.81 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $102.82 | $205.64 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $124.63 | $249.26 |
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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