How far is San Francisco, CA from West Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to West Sacramento, CA is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.94 mi
01h 44m
Flight
73.69 mi
118.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.94 mi
Kilometers
136.69 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive West Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From San Francisco
42.4 mi
00h 52m
To West Sacramento
42.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and West Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and West Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    95 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    1724 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland

    1538 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Route 80

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2949 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway

    124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Sacramento, Jefferson Boulevard

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1510 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1401 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Capitol Avenue

    1103 ft · 30 sec · West Capitol Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Capitol Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and West Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.6 mi · 67%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
Capital City Freeway
2.07 mi · 2%
Carquinez Bridge
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
00h 52m from San Francisco
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco 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 San Francisco to West Sacramento?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from San Francisco and 42.5 miles from West Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near West Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suisun, 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 Suisun.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and West Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 73.69 mi (118.59 km).

San Francisco

#1 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
West Sacramento

#2 West Sacramento

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population53,680
Coordinates38.5804600, -121.5302300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: West Sacramento (-121.53023, 38.58046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.61
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.31 $34.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.20 $36.40
Premium $6.24 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $7.57 $22.70 $45.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and West Sacramento. The current time is 04:37:10.

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.