Origin
Rancho Cordova, CA
Late night in Rancho Cordova on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Cordova, CA to Howard Landing, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Cordova, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Howard Landing, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Rancho Cordova, CA to Howard Landing, CA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, El Dorado Freeway, Twin Cities Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and El Dorado Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and El Dorado Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Mather Field Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Mather Field Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mather Field Road
Turn left onto Mather Field Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rancho Cordova, CA to Howard Landing, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Redding along the way.
Redding
12.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| El Dorado Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Victory Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| CA 220 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Capital City Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 19.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cordova, CA and Howard Landing, CA.
1
Start on Folsom Boulevard
474 ft
·
14 sec
·
Folsom Boulevard
2
Continue on Folsom Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Mather Field Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mather Field Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 50
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Twin Cities Road
11
Turn right onto E13
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto E13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
13
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
57 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
14
Turn left onto CA 160
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
15
Continue on CA 160
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Victory Highway
16
Turn right onto CA 220
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 220
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Rancho Cordova, CA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Rancho Cordova, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Howard Landing, CA
The final approach into Howard Landing, 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
$10.34 one way
$20.69 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Howard Landing, CA
Late night in Howard Landing on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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
1h 1m 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 Howard Landing, CA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, El Dorado Freeway, Twin Cities Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $10.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Mather Field Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rancho Cordova, CA to Howard Landing, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Redding along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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