Origin
August, CA
Afternoon in August on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from August, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
August, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This 46.6-mile drive from August, CA to Sacramento, CA takes approximately 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a highway share of 93%, you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, specifically CA 99, L Street, and Waterloo Road. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, which is quite affordable for this distance. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is short, you won't need to split it into an overnight stay. This route offers a straightforward, highway-focused journey from the Pacific Coast region to its continuation within California.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 42.7 mi | 49m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Waterloo Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Filbert Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 42.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between August, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on North Filbert Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Filbert Street
2
Turn left onto Waterloo Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterloo Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto CA 99
43 mi
·
49 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street
8
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
10
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
12
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Waterloo Road
Turn left onto Waterloo Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward N Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
46 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sacramento, CA
Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
NNW 18 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with a 93% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 42.7 miles on CA 99, indicating a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing turns and maximizing speed. You'll experience the personality of a primary state highway, prioritizing directness over scenic detours. The road character remains largely consistent, offering a predictable driving experience.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.7 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and L Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Waterloo Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Waterloo Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Sacramento is the state capital of California in the United States. It is the regional center for the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area, which dominates much of the surrounding Sacramento Valley and stretches into parts of Gold Country. Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California, settled between the confluences of the Sacramento and American rivers. The city has been the site of many important historic events that have shaped California and U.S. history, most notably the California Gold Rush and location of the original terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Much of this historical legacy has been preserved, especially in the historic Old Sacramento district, where buildings and railroads from that era continue to attract visitors. However, Sacramento is not a city that is stuck in the past. As the capital of the most populous U.S.
Top landmarks
- • California State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of California
- • Crocker Art Museum — art museum in Sacramento, California
- • Sacramento Valley Station — main railroad and light rail station in Sacramento, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.7 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Waterloo Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sacramento, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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