Origin
Roseville, CA
Afternoon in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sacramento, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Roseville to Sacramento, you are in for a quick 18-mile trip that typically takes about 24 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of California, this is a straightforward local commute rather than a cross-country trek. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it ideal for a quick errand or a short visit. Budgeting for this trip is simple, as you will likely spend only about $2 on fuel. Because this is a short, local route, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or extensive travel logistics.
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
9 miles from Roseville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate via Main Street, Washington Boulevard, and Oak Street to reach your destination. Because the journey relies entirely on local roads, there is no single long-distance stretch; in fact, the longest stretch on any one road is 0 miles on Main Street. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and urban navigation, requiring your full attention as you move between these two California cities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 24m 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 Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sutter Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Folsom Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Douglas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Street
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Oak Street
6
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
289 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Sutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Sutter Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Folsom Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Folsom Road
9
Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Douglas Boulevard
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 80 West: Sacramento
11
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
12
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sacramento Freeway
15
Continue on North 12th Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 12th Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on 12th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Street
17
Turn right onto I Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I Street
18
Turn left onto 9th Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
9th Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 18-mile excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the total duration is only 24 minutes. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local streets rather than highways, traffic patterns can vary significantly depending on the time of day. A smart tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between Main Street, Washington Boulevard, and Oak Street before you head out. With no formal stops required, you can focus on a smooth, direct commute.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9 miles from Roseville, CA, or about 12m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roseville, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Roseville, CA
This is one driving day of about 18 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseville, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Roseville, CA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Roseville, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $6.24 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 18 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Washington Boulevard, Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Roseville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.17 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 Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 24m 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 Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roseville, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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