Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
101.4 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
Traveling from Orland to Sacramento covers 101.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes. This route is an ideal day trip, as it is short enough to complete in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the journey between these two Pacific Coast locations. Navigating through Newville Road, the Westside Freeway, and into Downtown, the drive is straightforward for anyone familiar with California regional travel. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, it offers a direct path for those looking to reach the state capital efficiently. It is a practical and manageable commute that fits easily into a one-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Orland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy local drive profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, you will navigate a mix of local roads and freeway segments that require your full attention. With a 0% highway share, the experience feels more grounded in local transit than high-speed cruising. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch on this route, as the longest segment on Newville Road is 0 miles. Expect a dynamic driving environment that shifts as you transition from the outskirts of Orland toward the busier urban infrastructure of Sacramento.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Orland, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Orland, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| H Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Orland, CA and Sacramento, CA.
Start on West Walker Street
Continue on Newville Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
Continue on J Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Turn right onto H Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road when you can best avoid peak traffic hours in the Sacramento area to ensure you stay within your 1 hour and 39 minute estimate. Because you will be navigating local roads rather than high-speed highways, stay alert for frequent turns throughout the journey. Given the $14 fuel cost, it is wise to fuel up in Orland before you leave to avoid paying more at stations closer to the city. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Orland, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orland, CA
This is one driving day of about 101.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Orland, CA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sacramento, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.48 one way
$46.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $24.22 | $48.43 |
| premium | $6.24 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Orland on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Davis, CA
51 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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