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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Saranap, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

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

Sacramento, CA

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Downtown Saranap, CA, CA

Saranap, CA

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Trip Overview

This 72.6-mile drive from Sacramento to Saranap, CA, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's a manageable trip, perfect for a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $17. The route primarily utilizes the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Luther E Gibson Freeway, with a portion on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the drive, it's well-suited as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be exploring familiar territory.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 37.2 mi 42m
Luther E Gibson Freeway 12.4 mi 14m
Benicia-Martinez Bridge 8 mi 9m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway 4.1 mi 4m
Yolo Causeway 3.9 mi 4m
Capital City Freeway 3.2 mi 3m
Olympic Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
9th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 37.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 9th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
2

Turn right onto P Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · P Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Use the slight left lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 518 Toward US 50 West: San Francisco Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business

3.2 mi · 3 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 80

3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 80

37 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 40 Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 680

12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 680

8.0 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

4.1 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 45B Toward Olympic Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Olympic Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Olympic Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on Olympic Boulevard

378 ft · 25 sec · Olympic Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto Panoramic Way

197 ft · 14 sec · Panoramic Way
17

Turn left

120 ft · 8 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Solano County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Suisun, CA

36 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

Davis, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vacaville, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Sacramento, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 71.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
8
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m 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
8
46.2 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 40 Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
6
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward Olympic Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward Olympic Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.69 one way

$33.37 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $17.20 $34.39
premium $6.18 $17.66 $35.31
diesel $5.61 $16.03 $32.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Sacramento, CA

Late night in Sacramento on Tuesday

Local time

3:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Sunny

NNW 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 12:49PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:35PM PDT until April 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Saranap, CA

Late night in Saranap on Tuesday

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

2 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

1h 27m 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 "turn-heavy local drive" for much of this 72.6-mile journey, despite 21% of it being on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 37.2 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of steady travel. As you progress, the route transitions between faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation. This means you'll need to stay engaged, particularly when navigating through various towns and intersections.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Sacramento, CA to Saranap, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.

San Jose

46.2 mi in | ~54m

About the Cities

Starting 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 27m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 Saranap, 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saranap, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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