Origin
Del Rio, CA
Afternoon in Del Rio on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Del Rio, CA to Sacramento, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
73.8 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Del Rio, CA
Ezequiel Barroso
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Del Rio, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 73.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, Kiernan Avenue, Carver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.96 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.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Del Rio, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 73.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 73.8 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 miles on CA 99.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Thunderbird Drive.
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 73.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Thunderbird Drive): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Thunderbird Drive
Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive
Navigation decision point
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward N Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
5
72 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 64.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Kiernan Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Carver Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Thunderbird Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Del Rio Drive
420 ft
·
20 sec
·
Del Rio Drive
2
Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Thunderbird Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Carver Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Carver Road
4
Turn right onto CA 219
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Kiernan Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto CA 99
20 mi
·
23 min
·
CA 99
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
45 mi
·
51 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street
11
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
13
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
15
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Del Rio, CA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Del Rio, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Del Rio, CA
This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Del Rio, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.9 mi from Del Rio, CA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Del Rio, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.96 one way
$33.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.95 | $35.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.75 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Sacramento on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
19 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
1h 32m 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 Del Rio, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 73.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Kiernan Avenue, Carver Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Del Rio, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.96 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Thunderbird Drive): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Del Rio, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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