How far is Vallejo, CA from Fairfield, CA?
The driving distance from Vallejo, CA to Fairfield, CA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Napa Valley, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vallejo and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vallejo and Fairfield.
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Start on Carolina Street
141 m · 22 sec · Carolina Street
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Turn right onto Sacramento Street
2165 ft · 45 sec · Sacramento Street
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Turn right onto Tennessee Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto Admiral Callaghan Lane
585 ft · 27 sec · Admiral Callaghan Lane
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East
750 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 12 East: Rio Vista
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2977 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Texas Street
2838 ft · 57 sec · Texas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vallejo and Fairfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Vallejo and Slight Chance Light Rain near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vallejo to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Vallejo and 10.1 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vallejo and Slight Chance Light Rain near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near American Canyon
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 American Canyon.
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Martinez station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vallejo and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.89 km).
#1 Vallejo
The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 120,747 |
| Coordinates | 38.1040900, -122.2566400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 117,580 |
| Coordinates | 38.2493600, -122.0399700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texas Street (-122.039971, 38.249224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
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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