How far is Sacramento, CA from Yosemite Lakes, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Yosemite Lakes, CA is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Yosemite Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Yosemite Lakes.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Turn left onto X Street
122 m · 9 sec · X Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
86.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
723 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto North I Street
1719 ft · 36 sec · North I Street
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Turn left onto West Yosemite Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Yosemite Avenue
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn left onto Yosemite Springs Parkway
3.7 mi · 9 min · Yosemite Springs Parkway
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Turn left onto Stetson Drive
592 ft · 28 sec · Stetson Drive
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Turn right onto Holiday Drive
87 m · 12 sec · Holiday Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holiday Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Yosemite Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
86.8 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yosemite Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Yosemite Lakes?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Sacramento and 88.7 miles from Yosemite Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.11 one way or $72.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yosemite Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
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Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Yosemite Lakes. Straight-line distance: 134.33 mi (216.18 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 Yosemite Lakes
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 4,952 |
| Coordinates | 37.1910600, -119.7726500 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yosemite Lakes (-119.77265, 37.19106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $36.11 | $72.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.97 | $75.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $47.37 | $94.74 |
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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