How far is Tara Hills, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Tara Hills, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.7 mi
01h 15m
Flight
60.32 mi
97.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.32 mi
Kilometers
97.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.95 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Jun 4, 4:35 PM PDT
Return by in Tara Hills
Thu, Jun 4, 5:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tara Hills
2026-06-04T15:19
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Jun 4, 4:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tara Hills
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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Tara Hills
33.7 mi
00h 37m
To Sacramento
33.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
96°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tara Hills and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tara Hills and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Flannery Road

    573 ft · 25 sec · Flannery Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shawn Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Shawn Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tara Hills Drive

    1487 ft · 45 sec · Tara Hills Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Appian Way

    930 ft · 19 sec · Appian Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Eastshore Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1112 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tara Hills and 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 74%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 5%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 5%
Capital City Freeway
3.3 mi · 5%
Eastshore Freeway
2.38 mi · 4%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
00h 37m from Tara Hills
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tara Hills and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tara Hills to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Tara Hills and 33.9 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.79 one way or $27.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tara Hills and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.4 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.5 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tara Hills and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 60.32 mi (97.07 km).

Tara Hills

#1 Tara Hills

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population5,126
Coordinates37.9935300, -122.3163600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 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
Start: Flannery Road (-122.316343, 37.99353)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $13.79
Round trip
$27.58
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.79 $27.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.50 $29.00
Premium $6.24 $14.92 $29.84
Diesel $7.57 $18.09 $36.17

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Tara Hills and Sacramento. The current time is 15:19:52.

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.