How far is Sacramento, CA from West Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to West Sacramento, CA is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and West Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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Start on 9th Street
1584 ft · 53 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Mall
1 km · 1 min · Capitol Mall
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Continue on Tower Bridge
708 ft · 53 sec · Tower Bridge
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Continue on Cabaldon Parkway
2594 ft · 1 min · Cabaldon Parkway
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Turn right onto Grand Street
134 m · 13 sec · Grand Street
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Continue on West Capitol Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Capitol Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Capitol Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and West Sacramento.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Capitol Avenue
Continue on West Capitol Avenue
0.64 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near West Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to West Sacramento?
The road trip is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Sacramento and 1.1 miles from West Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.46 one way or $0.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near West Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Florin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florin.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and West Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 1.94 mi (3.12 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 West Sacramento
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
| Population | 53,680 |
| Coordinates | 38.5804600, -121.5302300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sacramento (-121.53023, 38.58046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
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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