Origin
Howard Landing, CA
Night in Howard Landing on Wednesday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 34.2 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Victory Highway, Walnut Grove Bridge, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.1 miles from Howard Landing, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 34.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Victory Highway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 44m 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 Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Highway | — | — |
| Walnut Grove Bridge | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Twin Cities Road | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| J Street | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| H Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Victory Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Landing, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
4 min
3
Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
4
Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
463 ft
·
55 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
5
Turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
6
Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
7
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Westside Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
J Street, Downtown
10
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
11
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
12
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
13
Turn right onto 9th Street
489 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
14
Arrive at your destination
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 17.1 miles from Howard Landing, CA, or about 22m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.1 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Howard Landing, CA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Howard Landing, CA
This is one driving day of about 34.2 miles and 44m.
At 34.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Howard Landing, CA · 22m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Howard Landing, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sacramento, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Sacramento, CA
Night in Sacramento on Wednesday
Local time
9:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
4 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
44m 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 Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 34.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Victory Highway, Walnut Grove Bridge, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Howard Landing, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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 Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 44m 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 Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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