Trip from Folsom, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

406.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Folsom, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 406.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Reading Street, Leidesdorff Street, Folsom Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

203.4 miles from Folsom, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 406.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Reading Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Reading Street	0 mi	0m
Leidesdorff Street	0 mi	0m
Folsom Boulevard	0 mi	0m
US 50 West	0 mi	0m
El Dorado Freeway	0 mi	0m
Bradshaw Road	0 mi	0m
Grant Line Road	0 mi	0m
Kammerer Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Reading Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Sutter Street

2

Turn right onto Reading Street

3

Turn left onto Leidesdorff Street

4

Turn left

5

Turn straight onto Folsom Boulevard

6

Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

7

Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

8

Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road

9

Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

11

Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

12

Turn right onto Grant Line Road

13

Continue on Kammerer Road

14

Take the ramp slight right

15

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

16

Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

17

Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

18

Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento

19

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

20

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

21

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

22

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

23

Keep slight right

24

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

25

Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

26

Keep slight left

27

Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

28

Continue on Hollywood Freeway

29

Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

30

Continue on West Aliso Street

31

Turn right onto North Spring Street

32

Turn left onto West 1st Street

33

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 203.4 miles from Folsom, CA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 89 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 203.4 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Folsom, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Folsom, CA

This is one driving day of about 406.7 miles and 6h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Folsom, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Fresno, CA

203 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

Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

220.7 mi · 3h 35m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 203.4 mi from Folsom, CA

Stockton, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.4 miles from Folsom, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$55.24	$110.48
midgrade	$3.85	$61.65	$123.29
premium	$4.15	$66.45	$132.90
diesel	$3.75	$60.04	$120.09

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 142.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Folsom, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 406.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Reading Street, Leidesdorff Street, Folsom Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 203.4 miles from Folsom, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.