Origin
Jacobs Corner, CA
Late night in Jacobs Corner on Tuesday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacobs Corner, CA to West 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
39m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacobs Corner, CA
Stephen Leonardi
West Sacramento, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 30.6-mile drive from Jacobs Corner, CA to West Sacramento, CA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 39 minutes. It's entirely within California's Pacific Coast region and is well-suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick transit. The journey primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a straightforward drive for most travelers. You'll find it to be a practical option for connecting these two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| State Route 16 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Kentucky Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pedrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 99 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Capitol Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacobs Corner, CA and West Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on CA 16
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 16
2
Turn left onto I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pedrick Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kentucky Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 99
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North West Street
5
Continue on CR 99
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Road 99
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 5 South: Sacramento
7
Merge onto I 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Jefferson Boulevard, South River Road, Fifth Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Jefferson Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Capitol Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 40 Historic
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road
Turn left onto I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
9
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Boulevard, South River Road, Fifth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Jefferson Boulevard, South River Road, F...
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jefferson Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Jefferson Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
West Sacramento, CA
Late night in West Sacramento on Tuesday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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
39m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 20.6 miles on the Westside Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions from the Westside Freeway to State Route 16 and then to West Kentucky Avenue, suggesting a mix of faster highway driving and potentially more local road sections as you approach your destination. Expect a character that leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and State Route 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jacobs Corner, CA to West Sacramento, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.
San Francisco
28.5 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Sacramento, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.2 miles (I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West 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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