How far is Sonora, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Sonora, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Amador County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonora and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonora and Sacramento.
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Start on South Stewart Street
30 m · 9 sec · South Stewart Street
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Turn left onto Linoberg Street
49 m · 9 sec · Linoberg Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · South Washington Street
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Keep slight right
23.1 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
30.6 mi · 46 min · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Continue on Capitol Avenue
124 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto 30th Street
129 m · 14 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sonora and Sacramento.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jackson Road
Turn left onto Jackson Road
30.6 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sonora and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonora to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Sonora and 48 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sonora and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Placerville, California
Lodi
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Robert J. Cabral Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonora and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.64 km).
#1 Sonora
City in California
| Population | 4,833 |
| Coordinates | 37.9840900, -120.3821400 |
| Altitude | 544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
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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