How far is Soda Springs, ID from Vacaville, CA?
The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Vacaville, CA is about 788.3 miles (1268.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 620.4 miles (998.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated town in and county seat of Lander County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Springs and Vacaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Vacaville.
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Start on West 2nd South Street
33.9 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street
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Take the exit slight right
1973 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.9 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1103 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West
3220 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
2061 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South 1150 East
147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
4.2 mi · 6 min · South 1150 East
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Continue on Kimberly Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kimberly Road
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Turn left onto North 3300 East
1.6 km · 2 min · North 3300 East
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Turn right onto East 3700 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 3700 North
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Continue on Orchard Drive East
6 mi · 11 min · Orchard Drive East
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Continue on East 3700 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · East 3700 North
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Turn left onto 2400 East
107.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min · 2400 East
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Take the exit right toward I 80 West: Elko, Reno
1474 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
351.7 mi · 5 hr 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
101.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24 mi · 28 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mason Street
1273 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Mason Street
2401 ft · 57 sec · Mason Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
829 ft · 28 sec · Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs and Vacaville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
352 mi · 05h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Soda Springs and Partly Sunny near Vacaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soda Springs to Vacaville?
The road trip is about 788.3 miles (1268.6 km) and usually takes 13h 56m 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?
Battle Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 392.9 miles from Soda Springs and 395.4 miles from Vacaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 620.4 miles (998.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 167.9 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 MST. 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 $126.34 one way or $252.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 247.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Soda Springs and Vacaville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Soda Springs and Partly Sunny near Vacaville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Vacaville. Straight-line distance: 620.43 mi (998.48 km).
#1 Soda Springs
City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,023 |
| Coordinates | 42.6543700, -111.6046700 |
| Altitude | 1760 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vacaville
The most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 101,332 |
| Coordinates | 38.3565800, -121.9877400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vacaville (-121.98774, 38.35658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 50m |
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 | $4.54 | $126.34 | $252.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $135.21 | $270.42 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $142.36 | $284.72 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $181.79 | $363.59 |
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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