How far is Sacramento, CA from Thermalito, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Thermalito, CA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Census-designated place in Yuba County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Thermalito.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Thermalito.
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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 right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nelson Road
1070 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
934 ft · 41 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Thermalito.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
B Street
Continue straight
25.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 Thermalito.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Thermalito?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Olivehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Sacramento and 34.5 miles from Thermalito.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Thermalito.
Stop Ideas Near Olivehurst
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 Olivehurst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Thermalito. Straight-line distance: 64.43 mi (103.69 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 Thermalito
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
| Population | 6,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.5112800, -121.5869200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thermalito (-121.58692, 39.51128)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.46 | $36.93 |
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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