How far is Sacramento, CA from Woodland, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Woodland, CA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.79 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.48 mi
26.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.79 mi
Kilometers
31.85 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Woodland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
West Sacramento
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Sacramento
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Woodland
9.9 mi
00h 13m

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
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland

    1457 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Street

    140 m · 16 sec · East Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Court Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    29 m · 4 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
16.8 mi · 85%
East Main Street
1.11 mi · 6%
I 5 North
0.43 mi · 2%
Court Street
0.42 mi · 2%
I Street
0.39 mi · 2%
CA 113 South
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sacramento
00h 13m from Sacramento
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

West Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Sacramento and 9.9 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento

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 West Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 8 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

3 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

3 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

18 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

18 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 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
Woodland

#2 Woodland

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population60,446
Coordinates38.6785200, -121.7733000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Woodland (-121.7733, 38.67852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.08
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.04 $8.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.25 $8.49
Premium $6.24 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $7.57 $5.30 $10.59

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 Woodland. The current time is 22:23:36.

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.