How far is Yosemite Lakes, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Yosemite Lakes, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yosemite Lakes and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yosemite Lakes and Sacramento.
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Start on Holiday Drive
87 m · 18 sec · Holiday Drive
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Turn left onto Stetson Drive
592 ft · 28 sec · Stetson Drive
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Turn right onto Yosemite Springs Parkway
3.7 mi · 9 min · Yosemite Springs Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Gateway Drive
854 ft · 19 sec · North Gateway Drive
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
805 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North H Street
848 ft · 17 sec · North H Street
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Take the ramp slight left
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 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 Yosemite Lakes 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.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Yosemite Lakes and 81.3 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Yosemite Lakes and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yosemite Lakes and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 134.33 mi (216.18 km).
#1 Yosemite Lakes
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 4,952 |
| Coordinates | 37.1910600, -119.7726500 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $34.61 | $69.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.40 | $72.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
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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