Origin
Tracy, CA
Morning in Tracy on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tracy, 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 17m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tracy, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 67.5-mile drive from Tracy, CA to Sacramento, CA takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Given its short duration, you won't need an overnight split. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16, making it an economical option. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct and efficient connection between these two points within the Pacific Coast region. It's a practical choice for anyone needing to travel between these California cities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 61 mi | 1h 7m |
| West 11th Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East 11th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| H Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| J Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 61 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on I 205 Bus
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West 11th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto I 205 Bus
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 11th Street
3
Continue on I 205 Bus
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
4
Merge onto I 5
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Westside Freeway
5
Keep left at fork onto I 5
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 519B
Toward J Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
8
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
10
Turn right onto 9th Street
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Tracy, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 67.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 205 Bus / East 11th Street
Enter roundabout onto I 205 Bus / East 11th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
19 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward J Street, Downtown
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 519B
Toward J Street, Downtown
7
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Sacramento, CA
Morning in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
NNW 15 mph
0% chance
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
24 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 17m 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 drive that is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of your journey on major roads. You'll primarily be on the Westside Freeway, West 11th Street, and East 11th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 61 miles on the Westside Freeway. This means you'll experience long periods of consistent speed, characteristic of a direct interstate-style journey rather than a winding scenic route. The road's personality is defined by its efficiency and focus on covering distance.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and West 11th Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near I 205 Bus / East 11th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 67.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.4 miles (I 205 Bus / East 11th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 17m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.4 miles (I 205 Bus / East 11th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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