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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Fairview, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

92.3 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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 Fairview, CA, CA

Fairview, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Fairview, CA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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, Luther E Gibson Freeway, Donald D Doyle Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.21 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.

Midpoint

46.1 miles from Sacramento, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 92.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 92.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 37.2 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 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 92.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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
8
46.2 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

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 40 Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
6
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward Crow Canyon Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36 Toward Crow Canyon Road

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 Sacramento, CA to Fairview, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.

San Jose

46.2 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 37.2 mi 42m
Luther E Gibson Freeway 12.4 mi 14m
Donald D Doyle Highway 9.2 mi 10m
Crow Canyon Road 8.4 mi 15m
Benicia-Martinez Bridge 8 mi 9m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway 4.8 mi 5m
Yolo Causeway 3.9 mi 4m
Capital City Freeway 3.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 37.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Fairview, 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

37 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 40 Toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 680

12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 680

8.0 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

4.8 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 680

1.4 mi · 1 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

7.9 mi · 9 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 36 Toward Crow Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Crow Canyon Road

8.4 mi · 15 min · Crow Canyon Road
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on Grove Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grove Way
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Kelly Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kelly Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Maud Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maud Avenue
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto D Street

185 ft · 5 sec · D Street
22

Turn slight right onto Fairview Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Fairview Avenue
23

Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue

92 ft · 2 sec · Fairview Avenue
24

Continue on Fairview Avenue

126 ft · 8 sec · Fairview Avenue
25

Turn left onto Jelincic Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Jelincic Drive
26

Continue on Jelincic Drive

100 ft · 4 sec · Jelincic Drive
27

Continue on Jelincic Drive

0.1 mi · 40 sec · Jelincic Drive
28

Arrive at destination

2 ft · 0 sec · Jelincic Drive

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 46.1 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sacramento, CA

This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sacramento, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 37.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from Sacramento, CA · 54m into the drive

Downtown Vine Hill, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vine Hill, CA

46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview, CA

The final approach into Fairview, 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

$21.21 one way

$42.43 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $21.86 $43.72
premium $6.18 $22.45 $44.89
diesel $5.61 $20.38 $40.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.08 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.92 $5.91

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Evening in Sacramento on Thursday

Local time

5:02 PM

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

Fairview, CA

Evening in Fairview on Thursday

Local time

5:02 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

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 58m 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 Fairview, CA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Luther E Gibson Freeway, Donald D Doyle Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $21.21 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 92.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sacramento, CA to Fairview, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Jose along the way.

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