Origin
Escalon, CA
Late night in Escalon on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Escalon, CA to Sacramento, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Escalon, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
Escalon to Sacramento is 69.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via CA 99, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, traversing California. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a practical option for a quick trip. Expect a relatively short travel time, ideal if you're looking to connect these two locations efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 56.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Yosemite Avenue | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 56.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escalon, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on CA 120
198 ft
·
33 sec
·
Yosemite Avenue
2
Continue on CA 120
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Yosemite Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto CA 99
11 mi
·
13 min
·
CA 99
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
45 mi
·
51 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street
9
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
11
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
13
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Escalon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 69.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.09 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sacramento, CA
Late night in Sacramento on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Woodlake, CA
35 mi in
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
2 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
1h 26m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 56.1 miles on CA 99, which forms the backbone of this trip. The drive primarily utilizes main roads like Yosemite Avenue and L Street before merging onto CA 99. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Yosemite Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near CA 99.
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 69.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 22.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.9 miles (L Street): 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 1h 26m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.1 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 22.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.9 miles (L Street): 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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