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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Auburn, CA

Drive Time

39m

Distance

33.2 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Downtown Sacramento, CA, CA

Sacramento, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Auburn, CA, CA

Auburn, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Auburn, CA covers 33.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Alan S. Hart Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Capital City Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

16.6 miles from Sacramento, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 39m highway drive covering 33.2 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan S. Hart Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,235 ft 27 ft

Total Climb

1,230 ft

Total Descent

22 ft

Highest Point

1,235 ft

~33.2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,208 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Alan S. Hart Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near J Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | J Street

Turn left onto J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 40 Historic / 16th Street

Turn left onto US 40 Historic / 16th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 40 Historic / 16th Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Historic / 16th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight lanes.
7
32.9 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward Maple Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 119A Toward Maple Street
7
32.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | Maple Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Alan S. Hart Freeway 16.6 mi 19m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 7 mi 8m
Capital City Freeway 4.9 mi 5m
North Sacramento Freeway 2.6 mi 2m
16th Street 1.2 mi 2m
J Street 0.5 mi 1m
Maple Street 0.2 mi <1m
9th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Alan S. Hart Freeway — 16.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Auburn, CA.

1

Start on 9th Street

348 ft · 16 sec · 9th Street
2

Turn left onto J Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · J Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto US 40 Historic

0.6 mi · 1 min · 16th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Historic

0.6 mi · 58 sec · 16th Street
Use the none / straight lanes.
5

Continue on North Sacramento Freeway

2.6 mi · 2 min · North Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 80 Business

4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 80

7.0 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 80

17 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

349 ft · 8 sec
Exit 119A Toward Maple Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Maple Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right

75 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right

183 ft · 13 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 16.6 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 miles.

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 33.2 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.6 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA

This is one driving day of about 33.2 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sacramento, 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.
The longest stretch is on Alan S. Hart Freeway for about 16.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.6 mi from Sacramento, CA · 19m into the drive

Downtown Citrus Heights, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Citrus Heights, CA

17 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

Rocklin, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roseville, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Auburn, CA

The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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

$7.69 one way

$15.38 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $7.93 $15.86
premium $6.24 $8.16 $16.32
diesel $5.64 $7.38 $14.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33
EV Truck/SUV 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Sacramento, CA

Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday

Local time

12:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 14 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Auburn, CA

Afternoon in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

12:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 8 to 12 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Auburn, CA covers 33.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan S. Hart Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Capital City Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Sacramento, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 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 is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 40 Historic / 16th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sacramento, CA to Auburn, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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