Origin
Rio Vista, CA
Evening in Rio Vista on Thursday
Local time
6:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rio Vista, CA to Sacramento, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rio Vista, CA
Fernando Silva
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 44.1-mile drive from Rio Vista, CA, to Sacramento, CA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for your journey. The route primarily utilizes Westside Freeway, Victory Highway, and Twin Cities Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region of California, you won't encounter significant regional shifts. This short distance makes it a convenient option for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration of the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 21 miles on Westside Freeway, providing a solid period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts between these faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you navigate towards Sacramento. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from maintaining higher speeds to potentially slower travel through more populated or rural areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CA 160 / Victory Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.2 miles (CA 160 / Victory Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 160 / Victory Highway
Turn left onto CA 160 / Victory Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward J Street, Downtown
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 519B
Toward J Street, Downtown
7
43.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 21 mi | 23m |
| Victory Highway | 11.9 mi | 18m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| CA 12 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| H Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| J Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 21 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Front Street
3
Turn left onto New Front Street
332 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Front Street
4
Take the ramp
226 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge onto CA 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 12
6
Turn left onto CA 160
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CA 160
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Continue on CA 160
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
9
Turn straight onto CA 160
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
10
Turn left onto CA 160
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
11
Continue on CA 160
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Victory Highway
12
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
55 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
13
Turn left onto E13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
14
Turn right onto E13
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
16
Merge onto I 5
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 519B
Toward J Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
19
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
21
Turn right onto 9th Street
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Rio Vista, CA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.1 miles from Rio Vista, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Sacramento, CA
Evening in Sacramento on Thursday
Local time
6:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
1h 3m 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 Rio Vista, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Victory Highway, Twin Cities Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Rio Vista, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.14 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 44.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.2 miles (CA 160 / Victory Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rio Vista, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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