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Trip from Livingston, CA to Sacramento, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

98.9 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Livingston, CA, CA

Livingston, CA

Stephen Leonardi

capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA

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Trip Overview

This 98.9-mile drive from Livingston to Sacramento, California, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under 2 hours to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 96% of your journey on major roads like CA 99, L Street, and Campbell Boulevard. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this is an efficient and straightforward option for traveling within the Pacific Coast region. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a quick transit between these two California locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it ideal for a spontaneous day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.5 miles from Livingston, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 94.7 mi 1h 49m
L Street 1.1 mi 2m
Campbell Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
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
Winton Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 94.7 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, CA and Sacramento, CA.

1

Start on this road

84 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Main Street

320 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on North Main Street

387 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
4

Turn left onto Campbell Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Campbell Boulevard
5

Turn left onto Winton Parkway

499 ft · 13 sec · Winton Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
7

Merge onto CA 99

50 mi · 57 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

45 mi · 51 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Capital City Freeway

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 7A Toward N Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto 30th Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 30th Street
12

Turn left onto L Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn right onto US 40 Historic

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 16th Street
14

Turn left onto I Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn left onto 9th Street

71 ft · 1 sec · 9th Street
16

Arrive at destination

9th Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour and 57-minute duration for the 98.9-mile trip, you have excellent flexibility in planning your departure time. Leaving early can help you avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Sacramento. The $23 fuel cost is quite reasonable, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, as there are no designated stops mentioned. The longest stretch of 94.7 miles on CA 99 means you can settle in for a significant portion of the drive. Keep an eye on road signs for CA 99 as it transitions, as this is where you'll see the most change in your immediate surroundings.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.5 miles from Livingston, CA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.5 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Livingston, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Livingston, CA

This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Livingston, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 94.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Kennedy, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kennedy, CA

49 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

Shackelford, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kennedy, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Livingston, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

0.5 mi

Butcher & Barrel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sacramento, California

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.9

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

0.9 mi

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

Butcher & Barrel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19164763408

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $100 or ab mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19165386434

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.6

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 91.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.9

West Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Southbound

0.1 mi from route

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.3 mi from route

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19164443071

Visit website

California State Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19163240333

Visit website

Crocker Art Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19168087000

Visit website

California Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19166537524

Visit website

Sacramento History Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19168087059

Visit website

Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours - Old Sacramento

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19165872923

Visit website

William Land Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 98.9

Sacramento, California

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19168086060

Visit website

Gallo Center for the Arts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 21.2

Modesto, California

+12093382100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 98.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 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
96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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
97 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | L Street

Turn left onto L Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
98.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I Street

Turn left onto I Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.73 one way

$45.46 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $23.42 $46.85
premium $6.18 $24.05 $48.10
diesel $5.61 $21.84 $43.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.38 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.85 $6.33

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Livingston, CA

Afternoon in Livingston on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Sacramento, CA

Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 98.9-mile route, with the vast majority of your travel occurring on major roadways. CA 99 will be your main companion for the longest stretch, a continuous 94.7 miles, indicating a consistent and fast-paced drive for most of the journey. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely encounter steady traffic flow, characteristic of interstates. The road's personality is one of efficient transit, designed for covering distance quickly rather than offering winding scenic detours. Your driving experience will be defined by the smooth, uninterrupted nature of these main arteries.

96% 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: 94.7 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and L Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CA 99.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 98.9 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: at 1.4 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 57m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.7 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 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 1.4 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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