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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Crockett, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

61.3 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA

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Downtown Crockett, CA, CA

Crockett, CA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Crockett, CA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Yolo Causeway, Capital City Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Sacramento, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1849

Sacramento is the state capital of California in the United States. It is the regional center for the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area, which dominates much of the surrounding Sacramento Valley and stretches into parts of Gold Country. Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California, settled between the confluences of the Sacramento and American rivers. The city has been the site of many important historic events that have shaped California and U.S. history, most notably the California Gold Rush and location of the original terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Much of this historical legacy has been preserved, especially in the historic Old Sacramento district, where buildings and railroads from that era continue to attract visitors. However, Sacramento is not a city that is stuck in the past. As the capital of the most populous U.S.

Top landmarks

  • • California State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of California
  • • Crocker Art Museum — art museum in Sacramento, California
  • • Sacramento Valley Station — main railroad and light rail station in Sacramento, California

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 61.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

9
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
8
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 518 Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward Crockett, Pomona Street

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 27 Toward Crockett, Pomona Street
6
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Pomona Street

Turn left onto Pomona Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 50.1 mi 58m
Yolo Causeway 3.9 mi 4m
Capital City Freeway 3.2 mi 3m
Pomona Street 1 mi 2m
Carquinez Bridge 0.7 mi <1m
9th Street 0.5 mi 1m
P Street 0.5 mi 1m
Atherton Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 50.1 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 9th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
2

Turn right onto P Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · P Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Use the slight left lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 518 Toward US 50 West: San Francisco Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business

3.2 mi · 3 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 80

3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 80

50 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 80

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Carquinez Bridge
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 27 Toward Crockett, Pomona Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Pomona Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pomona Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn right onto Atherton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Atherton Avenue
13

Turn left onto Cooke Avenue

310 ft · 13 sec · Cooke Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Cooke Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Sacramento, CA · 37m into the drive

Downtown Vacaville, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vacaville, CA

31 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

Davis, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vacaville, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Crockett, CA

The final approach into Crockett, 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

$14.09 one way

$28.18 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $14.52 $29.04
premium $6.18 $14.91 $29.81
diesel $5.61 $13.53 $27.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Sacramento, CA

Late night in Sacramento on Saturday

Local time

2:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Sunny

NNW 13 to 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:32AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Crockett, CA

Late night in Crockett on Saturday

Local time

2:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

2 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

1h 14m 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 Crockett, CA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Yolo Causeway, Capital City Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $14.09 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 61.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Sacramento, CA to Crockett, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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