How far is Weedpatch, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Weedpatch, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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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 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weedpatch and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weedpatch and Sacramento.
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Start on Buena Vista Boulevard
59 m · 8 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weedpatch Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bear Mountain Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard
13.8 mi · 19 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
206.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Weedpatch and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
207 mi · 03h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Weedpatch and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weedpatch to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Weedpatch and 148.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.32 one way or $122.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weedpatch and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weedpatch and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 271.4 mi (436.77 km).
#1 Weedpatch
Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley of Kern County at an elevation of 387 feet, this unincorporated community sits within a predominantly agricultural region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2380200, -118.9151000 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $5.84 | $61.32 | $122.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $63.90 | $127.81 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $65.90 | $131.80 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $86.95 | $173.90 |
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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