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Trip from West Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

12.3 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Sacramento, CA, CA

West Sacramento, CA

Stephen Leonardi

city in Yolo County, California, United States

Davis, CA

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Trip Overview

This short 12.3-mile drive from West Sacramento to Davis, California, should take you about 16 minutes to complete. Primarily using Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Yolo Causeway, with a segment on West Capitol Avenue, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. Given its brief duration and modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an easy addition to any Pacific Coast exploration. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it a straightforward transition between these two California cities. You won't need an overnight stop for this particular leg.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 5.3 mi 6m
Yolo Causeway 3.9 mi 4m
West Capitol Avenue 1 mi 1m
Capital City Freeway 0.9 mi 1m
F Street 0.2 mi <1m
Harbor Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Richards Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 5.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Sacramento, CA and Davis, CA.

1

Start on US 40 Historic

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Capitol Avenue
2

Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Harbor Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 80 Business West, US 50 West: San Francisco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 80

3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 80

5.3 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 72B Toward Richards Boulevard North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn slight right onto Richards Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Richards Boulevard
9

Turn sharp right onto 1st Street

407 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street
10

Turn left onto F Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · F Street
11

Arrive at destination

F Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 Business West, US 50 West: San Francisco

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 Business West, US 50 West: San Fran...
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward Richards Boulevard North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72B Toward Richards Boulevard North
4
12 mi into trip | ~15m in | 1st Street

Turn sharp right onto 1st Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
12.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | F Street

Turn left onto F Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.83 one way

$5.65 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $2.91 $5.83
premium $6.18 $2.99 $5.98
diesel $5.61 $2.72 $5.43

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 $1.29 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79

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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

West Sacramento, CA

Morning in West Sacramento on Tuesday

Local time

10:08 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 3 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 3:06AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 21 at 12:38AM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Davis, CA

Morning in Davis on Tuesday

Local time

10:08 AM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Rain

SSE 2 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 3:06AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 21 at 12:38AM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

16m 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 "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 5.3 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While much of the drive involves navigating local roads, the Yolo Causeway provides a distinct segment. The character shifts from highway to more urban and suburban settings as you approach Davis. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a series of local transitions.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 West Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Richards Boulevard North along the way.

Richards Boulevard North

11.5 mi in | ~14m

About the Cities

Arriving in Davis, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1868

Davis is in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California. Davis is best known for the university located there, the University of California Davis.

Top landmarks

  • • Davis station — railway station in Davis, California
  • • Bohart Museum of Entomology — museum operated by the University of California, in Davis, California, United St...
  • • George Hart Hall — university building in Davis, California, United States

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 16m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Davis, 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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