Origin
Stallion Springs, CA
Late night in Stallion Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stallion Springs, CA to 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
6h 19m
Distance
328.5 mi
529 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stallion Springs, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sacramento, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Stallion Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA is 328.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m via Golden State Highway and CA 99, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region up into the Central Valley, offering a fairly direct path to California's capital. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. The relatively short duration means you can depart with flexibility and still arrive with plenty of time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.3 miles from Stallion Springs, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 113.1 mi | 2h 2m |
| Northbound California State Route 99 | 84.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| CA 99 | 66.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | 36 mi | 41m |
| Banducci Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Valley Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Golden State Avenue | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 113.1 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stallion Springs, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Shannon Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Shannon Court
2
Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Saint Andrew's Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Banducci Road
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Banducci Road
4
Continue on Banducci Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Banducci Road
5
Turn right onto CA 202
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Valley Boulevard
6
Turn left onto CA 202
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Tucker Road
7
Continue on CA 202; CA 58 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tehachapi Boulevard
8
Take the ramp onto CA 58 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CA 58 Business
9
Merge onto CA 58
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 112
Toward CA 204: Union Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Brundage Lane
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
13
Continue on CA 204; CA 99 BUS
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden State Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CA 99
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CA 99
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto CA 99
21 mi
·
24 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
Toward CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on CA 99
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Highway
20
Continue on CA 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old U.S. Route 99E
21
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
45 mi
·
51 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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30th Street
25
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
27
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
29
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 19m estimated duration, starting your journey from Stallion Springs in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have ample flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 113.1-mile stretch on the Golden State Highway, as services might be more spaced out. The total fuel cost is estimated at $76. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing and any brief breaks along the way.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.3 miles from Stallion Springs, CA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.1 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 72 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.3 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
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 Stallion Springs, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stallion Springs, CA
This is one driving day of about 328.5 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Stallion Springs, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Golden State Highway for about 113.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.3 miles from Stallion Springs, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Golden State Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.1 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 49.8 and 326.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward CA 204: Union Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 112
Toward CA 204: Union Avenue
7
171.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
7
193.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
|
CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99 toward CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99
6
281 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m 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
326.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.50 one way
$151.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $77.81 | $155.61 |
| premium | $6.18 | $79.89 | $159.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.53 | $145.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.49 | $15.77 |
| Efficient EV | 82.1 | 0 | $28.74 | $13.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.4 | 1 | $45.99 | $21.02 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Sacramento, CA
Late night in Sacramento on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
5 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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 23.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, with 48% of the route utilizing major highways like the Golden State Highway and Northbound California State Route 99. You'll encounter one uninterrupted stretch of 113.1 miles on the Golden State Highway, providing a sustained period of highway travel. As you proceed north, the character of the drive largely remains consistent, focusing on efficient transit rather than winding scenic byways. Be prepared for a steady pace, largely on well-maintained, multi-lane roads.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.1 mi on Golden State Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 328.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.4 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): 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 Stallion Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
171.5 mi in
|
~3h 16m
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 6h 19m. Total distance: 328.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.1 miles on Golden State Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.4 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sacramento, CA before the return drive.
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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