Origin
Folsom, CA
Late night in Folsom on Sunday
Local time
3:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folsom, CA to Live Oak, 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
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
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.
Folsom, CA
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Live Oak, CA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Folsom to Live Oak, expect a short 17-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance between these two Pacific Coast locations. Navigating this route involves a series of local streets rather than major interstates, keeping the pace consistent and predictable. It is a straightforward trip for those looking to travel efficiently within the region without the stress of a long-haul drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Grant Line Road | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Prairie City Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| White Rock Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Sibley Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bidwell Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Riley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sutter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom, CA and Live Oak, CA.
1
Start on Sutter Street
123 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sutter Street
2
Turn left onto Riley Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Riley Street
3
Turn right onto Bidwell Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bidwell Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Sibley Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sibley Street
5
Continue on Prairie City Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Prairie City Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto White Rock Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
White Rock Road
7
Continue on White Rock Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
White Rock Road
8
Continue on Grant Line Road
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Grant Line Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CA 16
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Road
10
Arrive at destination
CA 16
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Riley Street
Turn left onto Riley Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bidwell Street
Turn right onto Bidwell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sibley Street
Turn left onto Sibley Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
White Rock Road
Turn right onto White Rock Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CA 16 / Jackson Road
Turn left onto CA 16 / Jackson Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Live Oak, CA
Late night in Live Oak on Sunday
Local time
3:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will primarily navigate via Riley Street, Bidwell Street, and Sibley Street, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment on Riley Street totaling zero miles—this drive demands constant engagement with local traffic patterns. The personality of this road is defined by its frequent transitions, making it a functional, technical drive rather than a scenic cruise. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps your speed moderate throughout the entire 35-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Jackson Road.
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 Riley Street.
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 36m 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 (Riley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bidwell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Sibley Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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: 23.1 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Jackson 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 (Riley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bidwell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Sibley Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Live Oak, 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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