Rancho Cordova, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Rancho Cordova, CA have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 273 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Rancho Cordova, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
514 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
18m
Sacramento, CA
Plan Around Rancho Cordova, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Rancho Cordova, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Rancho Cordova, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Riverside, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Long Beach, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to San Jose, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to San Francisco, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Stockton, CA
Rancho Cordova, CA to Sacramento, CA
Driving from Rancho Cordova, CA
On average, trips departing from Rancho Cordova, CA run 273 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 12m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 514 miles (9h 47m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Rancho Cordova, CA include Chula Vista, CA (514 mi, 9h 47m), Riverside, CA (437.2 mi, 8h 19m), Santa Ana, CA (418.1 mi, 7h 52m), Long Beach, CA (410 mi, 7h 43m), and Los Angeles, CA (385.9 mi, 7h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 273-mile drive from Rancho Cordova, CA, expect to burn about 10.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Rancho Cordova, CA and 1 routes heading into Rancho Cordova, CA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 514 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rancho Cordova, CA covers 514 miles and takes approximately 9h 47m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Rancho Cordova, CA runs about 273 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rancho Cordova, CA include Chula Vista, CA, Riverside, CA, Santa Ana, CA and Long Beach, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rancho Cordova, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
80,656
Median Income
$89,120
Median Home Value
$451,400
Median Age
35.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova is in Sacramento County in California.
American River Parkway. 1 Sacramento California Temple.
1 Modurang, 9545 Folsom Blvd, ☏ +1 916 363-8505. Delicious family owned Korean restaurant, provides excellent takeout and great banchan. (updated Oct 2021)
Hyatt Place Sacramento/Rancho Cordova, 10744 Gold Center Dr, ☏ +1 916 635-4799. Holiday Inn Sacramento Rancho Cordova, 11269 Point East Dr, ☏ +1 916 635-4040, toll-free: +1-800-641-1076, fax: +1 916 635-7198. Courtyard Sacramento Rancho Cordova, 10683 White Rock Rd, ☏ +1 916 638-3800, fax: +1 916 638-6776. Comfort Inn and Suites, 12249 Folsom Blvd, ☏ +1 916 351-1213. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento, 11131 Folsom Blvd, ☏ +1 916 638-1111. Motel 6 Sacramento - Rancho Cordova East, 10694 Olson Dr, ☏ +1 916 635-8784, fax: +1 916 852-1469. Residence Inn Sacramento Rancho Cordova, 2779 Prospect Park Dr, ☏ +1 916 851-1550, fax: +1 916 851-1550. Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, 11211 Point East Dr, ☏ +1 916 638-1100, fax: +1 916 638-5803. Fairfield Inn & Suites/ Rancho Cordova, 10745 Gold Center Dr, ☏ +1 916 858-8680. Offering an Early Eats breakfast featuring Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches & Self Serve Waffles, 24 hr. Business Center, 24 hr. Pool/Spa/Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wi-Fi and Meeting Space Available. In-Room features: Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, In-Room Safe, Iron w/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer.
U.S. Highway 50 passes through Rancho Cordova allowing access from Sacramento to the west and Reno to the east.
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