If you are planning a quick excursion from Sacramento to Suisun, you are looking at a straightforward 44.7-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day outing, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the Yolo Causeway, and the Capital City Freeway to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief transit. Since the drive is quite direct, it serves as a highly efficient connection between the two cities for travelers who want to minimize time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.4 mi
37m
Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
4m
Capital City Freeway
3.2 mi
3m
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Travis Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
9th Street
0.5 mi
1m
CA 12
0.5 mi
<1m
P Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Suisun, 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 FranciscoUse the slight left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 518Toward US 50 West: San FranciscoUse 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
32 mi·37 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 45Toward Travis BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Travis Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Travis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto CA 12
0.5 mi·56 sec·CA 12
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
217 ft·5 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Lotz Way
479 ft·16 sec·Lotz Way
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Solano Street
103 ft·4 sec·Solano Street
18
Arrive at destination
Solano Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 44.3 — 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
7
41.3 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward Travis Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward Travis Boulevard
6
41.5 mi into trip|~49m in|Travis Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Travis Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
44.3 mi into trip|~55m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$10.59
$21.17
premium
$6.18
$10.87
$21.74
diesel
$5.61
$9.87
$19.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.4
0
$4.69
$2.15
Efficient EV
11.2
0
$3.91
$1.79
EV Truck/SUV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
2:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
NNW 18 mph0% chanceLive 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
Suisun, CA
Late night
in Suisun on Tuesday
Local time
2:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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?
Expect a mix of fast-paced highway travel and localized maneuvering on this 44.7-mile route. While only 8% of the trip is categorized as highway, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stint covering 32.4 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The road profile is distinctly turn-heavy once you move off the main arteries, requiring more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. Transitioning from the major freeway sections into the local roads creates a shifting experience, moving you from high-speed transit into a more deliberate driving pace. It is a functional drive that balances efficient highway stretches with the technical requirements of local navigation.
Only 8% 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: 32.4 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 44.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 55m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 32.4 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 Suisun, 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 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. 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 Suisun, CA before heading back.
