How far is Winters, CA from West Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Winters, CA to West Sacramento, CA is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.87 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.12 mi
38.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.24 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 1:12 PM PDT
Return by in Winters
Thu, Oct 15, 1:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winters
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive West Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 1:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winters
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Davis
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Winters
13.4 mi
00h 21m
To West Sacramento
13.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winters and West Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winters and West Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    1059 ft · 25 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Grant Avenue

    51 m · 4 sec · East Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Grant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Russell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Road 93A

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Road 93A

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 31

    5 mi · 9 min · County Road 31

  7. 7

    Continue on West Covell Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Covell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on East Covell Boulevard;West Covell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Covell Boulevard;West Covell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Mace Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mace Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Sacramento, Jefferson Boulevard

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1510 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1401 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Capitol Avenue

    1103 ft · 30 sec · West Capitol Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Capitol Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winters and West Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 31
5.05 mi · 19%
West Covell Boulevard
4.61 mi · 17%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.08 mi · 11%
Russell Boulevard
2.86 mi · 11%
Capital City Freeway
2.07 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

County Road 31

Continue on County Road 31

5.05 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 21m from Winters
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winters and Sunny near West Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winters to West Sacramento?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Winters and 13.5 miles from West Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winters and Sunny near West Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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 Davis and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Vulcan Materials Company
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Vulcan Materials Company

Madison , CA
30288 CA-16, Madison, CA 95653, United States
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Building materials supplier
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

21 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

22 mi away
1389 10th Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

26 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winters and West Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.81 km).

Winters

#1 Winters

Town in Yolo County, California

Population7,460
Coordinates38.5249100, -121.9708000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
West Sacramento

#2 West Sacramento

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population53,680
Coordinates38.5804600, -121.5302300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Winters (-121.9708, 38.52491)
End: West Sacramento (-121.53023, 38.58046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.90
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $5.95 $11.90
Mid-grade $6.50 $6.17 $12.35
Premium $6.69 $6.35 $12.71
Diesel $8.41 $7.99 $15.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Winters and West Sacramento. The current time is 12:29:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.