Origin
Live Oak, CA
Morning in Live Oak on Thursday
Local time
11:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Live Oak, CA to Folsom, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Live Oak, CA
Phil Evenden
Folsom, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Live Oak, CA to Folsom, CA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Road, Grant Line Road, Prairie City Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Jackson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 36m drive with frequent turns across 23.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near Grant Line Road.
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 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (Grant Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Prairie City Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (Bidwell Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Grant Line Road
Turn right onto Grant Line Road
Navigation decision point
6
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Prairie City Road
Turn left onto Prairie City Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Bidwell Street
Turn right onto Bidwell Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Riley Street
At end of road, turn left onto Riley Street
Navigation decision point
3
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Sutter Street
Turn right onto Sutter Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Grant Line Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Prairie City Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| White Rock Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Sibley Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bidwell Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Riley Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sutter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak, CA and Folsom, CA.
1
Start on CA 16
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Road
2
Turn right onto Grant Line Road
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Grant Line Road
3
Continue on White Rock Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
White Rock Road
4
Turn left onto Prairie City Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Prairie City Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Sibley Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sibley Street
6
Turn right onto Bidwell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bidwell Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Riley Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Riley Street
8
Turn right onto Sutter Street
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sutter Street
9
Arrive at destination
Sutter Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Folsom, CA
Morning in Folsom on Thursday
Local time
11:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
19 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
36m 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 Live Oak, CA to Folsom, CA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Road, Grant Line Road, Prairie City Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Live Oak, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 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 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (Grant Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Prairie City Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (Bidwell Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Live Oak, CA to Folsom, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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