Trip from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

11.2 mi

18 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fair Oaks Boulevard, Sunrise Boulevard, Folsom Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fair Oaks Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fair Oaks Boulevard	—	—
Sunrise Boulevard	—	—
Folsom Boulevard	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Fair Oaks Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmichael, CA and Rancho Cordova, CA.

1

Start on Palm Drive

79 ft · 6 sec · Palm Drive

2

Turn right onto Fair Oaks Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Fair Oaks Boulevard

3

Continue on Fair Oaks Boulevard

3.1 mi · 4 min · Fair Oaks Boulevard

4

Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard

2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Boulevard

5

Turn right onto Folsom Boulevard

2.2 mi · 4 min · Folsom Boulevard

6

Continue on Folsom Boulevard

108 ft · 8 sec · Folsom Boulevard

7

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.57 one way

$5.15 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$2.65	$5.31
premium	$6.18	$2.72	$5.45
diesel	$5.61	$2.47	$4.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.4	$1.18	$0.54
Efficient EV	2.8	$0.98	$0.45
EV Truck/SUV	4.5	$1.57	$0.72

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 15, 2026

Origin

Carmichael, CA

Afternoon in Carmichael on Thursday

Local time

1:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rancho Cordova, CA

Afternoon in Rancho Cordova on Thursday

Local time

1:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°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

23 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

18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fair Oaks Boulevard, Sunrise Boulevard, Folsom Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Carmichael, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Carmichael, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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