Origin
Jackson, CA
Evening in Jackson on Friday
Local time
5:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, CA to Allen, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, CA
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Allen, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Jackson to Allen is 50.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via CA 88, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. Primarily using CA 88, this route is characterized by its highway focus, making it a practical choice for a quick trip. It's a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points without significant detours or complexity. Consider this if you prioritize speed and ease of travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 49.2 miles on CA 88, offering a consistent driving experience. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Plasse Road and Broadway at the end suggests a slight shift in character as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and uninterrupted drive for most of the journey, allowing for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 88 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 88 and Plasse Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Water Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CA 88): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CA 88
Turn left onto CA 88
Navigation decision point
4
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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Plasse Road
Turn right onto Plasse Road
Navigation decision point
5
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 88 | 49.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Plasse Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 88
— 49.2 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, CA and Allen, CA.
1
Start on Main Street
260 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Water Street
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway
355 ft
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto CA 88
49 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
CA 88
5
Turn right onto Plasse Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Plasse Road
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Jackson, CA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Jackson, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allen, CA
The final approach into Allen, 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
$11.68 one way
$23.35 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Allen, CA
Evening in Allen on Friday
Local time
5:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Pioneer, CA
25 mi in
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
36 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
1h 16m 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 Jackson, CA to Allen, CA covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 88, Plasse Road, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Jackson, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.68 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 is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CA 88): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jackson, CA to Allen, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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