How far is Tuolumne City, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Tuolumne City, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuolumne City and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuolumne City and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
125 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
891 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Tuolumne Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Tuolumne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mono Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Mono Way
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Turn left
1097 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Reeds Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Reeds Turnpike
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Turn right onto Olive Ranch Road
146 m · 18 sec · Olive Ranch Road
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Turn left
34.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2969 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 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 Tuolumne City and Sacramento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Olive Ranch Road
Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tuolumne City and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuolumne City to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Garden Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Tuolumne City and 61.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tuolumne City and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Acres
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 Garden Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuolumne City and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 80.3 mi (129.23 km).
#1 Tuolumne City
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 37.9627000, -120.2413000 |
| Altitude | 790 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.16 | $52.32 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
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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