Origin
Citrus Heights, CA
Late night in Citrus Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Citrus Heights, CA to Folsom, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Citrus Heights, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Folsom, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.5-mile drive from Citrus Heights to Folsom, California, will take you about 14 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route primarily using Greenback Lane, Sunrise Boulevard, and Antelope Road, with no highway driving involved. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion; no overnight stay is necessary. The drive offers a quick connection within the Pacific Coast region, perfect for a brief journey between these two Californian cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenback Lane | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Sunrise Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Antelope Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mariposa Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sutter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Greenback Lane
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Heights, CA and Folsom, CA.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mariposa Avenue
3
Turn left onto Antelope Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Antelope Road
4
Turn right onto E2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunrise Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn left onto E14
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Greenback Lane
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
Continue on Greenback Lane
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Greenback Lane
7
Turn left onto Greenback Lane
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenback Lane
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Sutter Street
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sutter Street
9
Arrive at destination
Sutter Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mariposa Avenue
Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
E2 / Sunrise Boulevard
Turn right onto E2 / Sunrise Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
E14 / Greenback Lane
Turn left onto E14 / Greenback Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Greenback Lane
Turn left onto Greenback Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Sutter Street
Turn left onto Sutter Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Folsom, CA
Late night in Folsom on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, meaning you'll be navigating several intersections and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along Greenback Lane. Since there's a 0% highway share, you'll be on city streets for the entire 8.5 miles. This type of driving requires consistent attention to traffic signals and local road conditions rather than cruising on an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Greenback Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mariposa Avenue.
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 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mariposa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (E2 / Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (E14 / Greenback Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Citrus Heights, CA
Full guide →Founded 1997
Citrus Heights is a city of 88,000 people (2019) in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Sacramento County in California.
Arriving in Folsom, CA
Full guide →Folsom is a city of 82,000 people (2019) in Sacramento County in California. Folsom is home to Folsom Lake College, Folsom Dam, Folsom Prison and a historic district. Folsom is also home to the largest private employer in the Sacramento area, Intel.
Top landmarks
- • Folsom Depot — train station in Folsom, California
- • Murer House and Gardens — house in Folsom, California, United States
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 14m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Greenback Lane. 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: near the start (Mariposa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (E2 / Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (E14 / Greenback Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Folsom, 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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