How far is Sacramento, CA from Yorba Linda, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Yorba Linda, CA is about 416.9 miles (671 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.6 miles (617.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
416.93 mi
07h 45m
Flight
383.62 mi
617.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.62 mi
Kilometers
617.37 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
416.93 mi
Kilometers
670.98 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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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 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorba Linda
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Yorba Linda
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Sacramento
208.6 mi
03h 52m
To Yorba Linda
208.3 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Yorba Linda.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles

    2877 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard

    1168 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    2325 ft · 1 min · North State College Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Orangethorpe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Orangethorpe Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Orangethorpe Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Orangethorpe Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Richfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Richfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Avenue

    3063 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    3277 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Yorba Linda Boulevard

    580 ft · 21 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
355 mi · 85%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
Santa Ana Freeway
17.4 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
Riverside Freeway
4.47 mi · 1%
Orangethorpe Avenue
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
383.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 52m from Sacramento
Leave By
8:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Yorba Linda?

The road trip is about 416.9 miles (671 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.6 miles from Sacramento and 208.3 miles from Yorba Linda.

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

The direct path is about 383.6 miles (617.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 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 $84.86 one way or $169.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Yorba Linda. Straight-line distance: 383.62 mi (617.37 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
Yorba Linda

#2 Yorba Linda

A city in Orange County, California.

Population68,027
Coordinates33.8886300, -117.8131100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Yorba Linda (-117.81311, 33.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 671 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.71 gal
55.69 L · about $84.86
Round trip
$169.72
29.42 gal · 111.38 L
Estimated CO2
130.7 kg one way
Round trip: 261.5 kg / 577 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $84.86 $169.72
Mid-grade $6.07 $89.23 $178.46
Premium $6.24 $91.83 $183.67
Diesel $7.57 $111.31 $222.62

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 Yorba Linda. The current time is 00:11:48.

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.