Origin
Elk Grove, CA
Late night in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, 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
36m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Grove, CA
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Folsom, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.4-mile journey from Elk Grove, CA to Folsom, CA takes about 36 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Bradshaw Road and the El Dorado Freeway, with a portion on Folsom Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at $6 and no designated stops, this drive is all about efficient travel. It's a simple, direct route within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for those looking for a quick connection between these two California communities without needing to break it up.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Road | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| El Dorado Freeway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sutter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elk Grove Florin Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bradshaw Road
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, CA and Folsom, CA.
1
Start on Elk Grove Florin Road
19 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elk Grove Florin Road
2
Turn sharp right
180 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn uturn onto E12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto E12
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
5
Continue on E12
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto E12
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
7
Continue on E12
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bradshaw Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
10
Continue on Bradshaw Road
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
12
Merge onto US 50
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 23
Toward Folsom Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Sutter Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sutter Street
17
Arrive at destination
Sutter Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.9 — 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
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn uturn onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Folsom Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward Folsom Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:30 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
21 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
36m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 34% of it on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Bradshaw Road, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating freeway sections with local road segments. This blend means you'll experience varying traffic patterns and speed limits, so staying alert is key to a smooth ride. It's not a monotonous cruise, but rather a practical progression through suburban and local thoroughfares.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Bradshaw Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Elk Grove, CA
Full guide →Elk Grove is a city of 176,000 people (2020) in Sacramento County in California. Elk Grove has many wineries, wine cellars, and vineyards.
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 36m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Bradshaw Road. 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.3 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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