Origin
Rancho Cordova, CA
Afternoon in Rancho Cordova on Thursday
Local time
12:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Cordova, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Folsom, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zinfandel Drive, US 50 East, El Dorado Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 10.8 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.
Zinfandel Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA is easy. At 16m 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 Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zinfandel Drive | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| El Dorado Freeway | — | — |
| Folsom Boulevard | — | — |
| Sutter Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Zinfandel Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cordova, CA and Folsom, CA.
1
Start on Folsom Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Zinfandel Drive
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Zinfandel Drive
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
4
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Folsom Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Folsom Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
8
Continue on Sutter Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sutter Street
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.96 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Folsom on Thursday
Local time
12:31 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zinfandel Drive, US 50 East, El Dorado Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Rancho Cordova, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.48 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 Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA is easy. At 16m 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 Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rancho Cordova, CA to Folsom, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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