How far is Sacramento, CA from Willits, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Willits, CA is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.65 mi
03h 23m
Flight
115.16 mi
185.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.16 mi
Kilometers
185.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.65 mi
Kilometers
248.89 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willits
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Willits
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Williams
CA

City in Colusa County, California, United States

From Sacramento
77.3 mi
01h 41m
To Willits
77.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    124 m · 14 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I Street

    2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    37 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    14 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Redwood Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1728 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Valley Street

    131 m · 21 sec · West Valley Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coast Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Coast Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
57.9 mi · 37%
CA 20
42.8 mi · 28%
Redwood Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
South Main Street
1.53 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.43 mi
I Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

52.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
01h 41m from Sacramento
Leave By
10:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near Willits.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Sacramento and 77.4 miles from Willits.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 10:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.50 one way or $63.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near Willits.

Stop Ideas Near Williams

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 Williams and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Finance Co

Williams , CA
810 E St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
City government office
Rumsey Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Rumsey Town Hall

Rumsey , CA
14380 Manzanita St, Rumsey, CA 95679, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Marysville, California

48 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

64 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Chico station

68 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Davis station

77 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Willits. Straight-line distance: 115.16 mi (185.33 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
Willits

#2 Willits

City in California, USA

Population4,831
Coordinates39.4096100, -123.3555700
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Willits (-123.35557, 39.40961)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $31.50
Round trip
$63.00
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $31.50 $63.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $33.12 $66.24
Premium $6.24 $34.09 $68.17
Diesel $7.57 $41.32 $82.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Willits. The current time is 23:40:15.

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.