How far is Woodland, CA from West Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Woodland, CA to West Sacramento, CA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland and West Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland and West Sacramento.
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Start on 1st Street
29 m · 8 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
2209 ft · 1 min · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
140 m · 19 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
2111 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
2110 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
2188 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1463 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Boulevard, South River Road, Fifth Street
735 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jefferson Boulevard
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1707 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Capitol Avenue
1103 ft · 30 sec · West Capitol Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Capitol Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland and West 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodland 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 Woodland to West Sacramento?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Rio Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Woodland and 10.8 miles from West Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodland and Sunny near West Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Linda.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Roseville station
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and West Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 14.76 mi (23.76 km).
#1 Woodland
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
| Population | 60,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.6785200, -121.7733000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Sacramento
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
| Population | 53,680 |
| Coordinates | 38.5804600, -121.5302300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sacramento (-121.53023, 38.58046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
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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