Origin
Vacaville, CA
Late night in Vacaville on Tuesday
Local time
3:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vacaville, CA to Dixon, 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
17m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vacaville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Dixon, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Vacaville and Dixon, this 12.6-mile journey is the definition of a straightforward local hop. You can expect to reach your destination in about 16 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a combination of Main Street, Dobbins Street, and East Monte Vista Avenue rather than interstate travel. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical way to travel within the Pacific Coast region. Because the drive is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for those moving between these two California communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| West A Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mason Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elmira Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cliffside Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elizabeth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Peabody Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merchant Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vacaville, CA and Dixon, CA.
1
Start on Merchant Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Merchant Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Elizabeth Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Mason Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mason Street
4
Continue on Elmira Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Elmira Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Turn right onto Peabody Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Peabody Road
6
Turn right onto Cliffside Drive
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cliffside Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 80 East
8
Merge onto I 80
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 63
Toward Dixon Avenue, West A Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn straight onto West A Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West A Street
12
Arrive at destination
West A Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elizabeth Street
Turn sharp right onto Elizabeth Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mason Street
At end of road, turn left onto Mason Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Cliffside Drive
Turn right onto Cliffside Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Dixon Avenue, West A Street
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 63
Toward Dixon Avenue, West A Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.61 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Dixon, CA
Late night in Dixon on Tuesday
Local time
3:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is a flat 0%. You will spend your time navigating through surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Main Street, emphasizing the frequent turns required to navigate this path. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a steady, low-speed pace that shifts through residential and local street environments. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed efficiency for a direct, turn-by-turn traversal of the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elizabeth Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.2 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: near the start (Elizabeth Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Mason Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Cliffside Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Vacaville, CA
Full guide →Founded 1852
Vacaville is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
Top landmarks
- • Will H. Buck House — Vacaville, California
Arriving in Dixon, CA
Full guide →Dixon is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of 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 17m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 8.8 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 Dixon, 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: near the start (Elizabeth Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Mason Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Cliffside Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. 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 Dixon, 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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