How far is Woodlake, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Woodlake, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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.
The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlake and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlake and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
622 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
2655 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodbridge Road
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Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road
768 ft · 24 sec · 99 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left
569 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 35 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 Woodlake and Sacramento.
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.
99 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodlake 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 Woodlake to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Woodlake and 18.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodlake and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Lodi
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodlake and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 32.64 mi (52.53 km).
#1 Woodlake
City in Tulare County, California
| Population | 7,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.1521400, -121.2432800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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