Sacramento to Sheridan is 39.1 miles and takes about 47m via CA 65, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and Capital City Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within California's Pacific Coast region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on well-maintained highways. It’s a practical option if you need to cover this specific distance without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its efficiency when traveling between these two points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CA 65
18.1 mi
21m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi
8m
Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi
5m
Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.6 mi
4m
North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi
2m
16th Street
1.2 mi
2m
J Street
0.5 mi
1m
Riosa Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
CA 65
— 18.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Sheridan, CA.
1
Start on 9th Street
348 ft·16 sec·9th Street
2
Turn left onto J Street
0.5 mi·1 min·J Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 40 Historic
0.6 mi·1 min·16th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Historic
0.6 mi·58 sec·16th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi·2 min·North Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 80 Business
4.9 mi·5 min·Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 80
7.0 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 80
3.6 mi·4 min·Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 106Toward CA 65: Lincoln, MarysvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
0.2 mi·29 sec·Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
Exit 106Toward CA 65: Lincoln, Marysville
11
Continue on CA 65
18 mi·21 min·CA 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Riosa Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·Riosa Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
0.2 mi·15 sec·Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Riosa Road
93 ft·4 sec·Riosa Road
15
Arrive at destination
Riosa Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|J Street
Turn left onto J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 40 Historic / 16th Street
Turn left onto US 40 Historic / 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 40 Historic / 16th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Historic / 16th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~6m in|I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Merge onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward CA 65: Lincoln, Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward CA 65: Lincoln, Marysville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$9.26
$18.52
premium
$6.18
$9.51
$19.02
diesel
$5.61
$8.63
$17.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.7
0
$4.11
$1.88
Efficient EV
9.8
0
$3.42
$1.56
EV Truck/SUV
15.6
0
$5.47
$2.50
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Sacramento, CA
Late night
in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NNW 2 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Sheridan, CA
Late night
in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
28 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
47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on CA 65, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and the Capital City Freeway, indicating a predominantly high-speed experience. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 18.1 miles along CA 65. As you progress, the character remains largely consistent with the highway profile, offering a direct and relatively uninterrupted driving experience.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on CA 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 65 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near J Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): 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.
On the drive from Sacramento, CA to Sheridan, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Marysville along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on CA 65. 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 Sheridan, 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 0.1 miles (J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): 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 Sheridan, CA before heading back.
