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Trip from Boonville, CA to Sacramento, CA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

148.5 mi

239 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

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Downtown Boonville, CA, CA

Boonville, CA

Stephen Leonardi

capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boonville, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Saint Helena Highway, CA 128 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.2 miles from Boonville, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 148.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 37.1 miles in near CA 128.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 148.5 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 37.1 miles (CA 128): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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37.1 mi into trip | ~52m in | CA 128

Take the exit onto CA 128 toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 512 Toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
9
143 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
146.3 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

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 4A Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angel...
9
146.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Redding

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 4A Toward I 5 North: Redding
8
147.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 38.2 mi 44m
Saint Helena Highway 29.5 mi 33m
CA 128 27.2 mi 40m
Saint Helena Highway South 21.7 mi 25m
Redwood Highway 10.2 mi 11m
Jameson Canyon Road 6.2 mi 7m
Yolo Causeway 3.7 mi 4m
Capital City Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 38.2 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CA 128

27 mi · 39 min · CA 128
2

At end of road, turn left onto CA 128

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Redwood Highway
3

Take the ramp onto CA 128

0.2 mi · 22 sec · CA 128
4

Merge onto US 101; CA 128

9.7 mi · 11 min · Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto CA 128

0.2 mi · 38 sec · CA 128
Exit 512 Toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto CA 128

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Canyon Road
7

Turn right onto CA 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Geyserville Avenue
8

Turn left onto CA 128

6.6 mi · 7 min · Saint Helena Highway
9

At end of road, turn left onto CA 128

16 mi · 18 min · Saint Helena Highway
10

Continue on CA 128

1.4 mi · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
11

Continue on CA 29; CA 128

6.8 mi · 7 min · Saint Helena Highway
12

Continue on CA 29; CA 128

2.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
13

Continue on CA 29; CA 128

22 mi · 25 min · Saint Helena Highway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on CA 12; CA 29

1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
15

Turn left onto CA 12

6.2 mi · 7 min · Jameson Canyon Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 12

0.3 mi · 38 sec · CA 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 80; CA 12

2.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business

3.3 mi · 3 min · Capital City Freeway
Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 5 North: Redding Use the slight left lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 5 North: Redding
25

Merge onto I 5

0.6 mi · 44 sec · Westside Freeway
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 519B Toward J Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn right onto J Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · J Street
28

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn right onto H Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · H Street
30

Turn right onto 9th Street

490 ft · 15 sec · 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Arrive at destination

9th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Boonville, CA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

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 Boonville, 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 Boonville, CA

This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boonville, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.2 mi from Boonville, CA · 1h 35m into the drive

town in Sonoma County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, CA

74 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.

Popular next leg

Windsor, CA to Sacramento, CA

104.2 mi · 2h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Napa, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Napa, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Boonville, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sacramento, CA

The final approach into Sacramento, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sacramento, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 102.4
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 97.3
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $15 near mile 92.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.13 one way

$68.26 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $35.17 $70.34
premium $6.18 $36.11 $72.23
diesel $5.61 $32.79 $65.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.59 $7.13
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
EV Truck/SUV 59.4 0 $20.79 $9.50

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Boonville, CA

Afternoon in Boonville on Tuesday

Local time

3:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sacramento, CA

Afternoon in Sacramento on Tuesday

Local time

3:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

S 2 to 6 mph 1% chance 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

26 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

3h 3m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boonville, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Saint Helena Highway, CA 128. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.2 miles from Boonville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 148.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.1 miles (CA 128): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Boonville, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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