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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Lost Hills, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

243.7 mi

392 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m

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

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census-designated place in Kern County, California

Lost Hills, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Lost Hills, CA covers 243.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Paso Robles Highway, 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.3 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

121.9 miles from Sacramento, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 243.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 243.7 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Paso Robles Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 239.3 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 239.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Paso Robles Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

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 243.7 miles you will encounter 10 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; at 1.8 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

7
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South: Los Angeles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m 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.
6
62 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
241.2 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Wasco

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Wasco
5
243.7 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 239.3 mi 4h 18m
Paso Robles Highway 2.2 mi 3m
9th Street 0.5 mi 1m
P Street 0.5 mi 1m
Farnsworth Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 239.3 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Lost Hills, 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 right at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 5

59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

0.8 mi · 48 sec · Westside Freeway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

179 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Wasco
9

Turn right onto CA 46

2.2 mi · 3 min · Paso Robles Highway
10

Turn right onto Farnsworth Avenue

112 ft · 10 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
11

Turn left

26 ft · 2 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.9 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.3 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 54 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.9 miles or 2h 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lost Hills, 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.

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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 Sacramento, CA

This is one driving day of about 243.7 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Sacramento, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 239.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.9 mi from Sacramento, CA · 2h 14m into the drive

city in and county seat of Stanislaus County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Modesto, CA

122 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

Woodlake, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Modesto, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lost Hills, CA

The final approach into Lost Hills, 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 Lost Hills, CA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

Butcher & Barrel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sacramento, California

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

Butcher & Barrel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $100 or ab

Sacramento, California

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19164763408

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $100 or ab

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19165386434

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

West Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 208.9

Kettleman City, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Range Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 208.9

Kettleman City, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333872643

Visit website

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19164443071

Visit website

California State Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19163240333

Visit website

Crocker Art Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19168087000

Visit website

California Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19166537524

Visit website

Sacramento History Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19168087059

Visit website

Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours - Old Sacramento

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19165872923

Visit website

William Land Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19168086060

Visit website

Funderland Amusement Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19164560131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.01 one way

$112.03 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $57.72 $115.44
premium $6.18 $59.27 $118.53
diesel $5.61 $53.81 $107.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.1 0 $25.59 $11.70
Efficient EV 60.9 0 $21.32 $9.75
EV Truck/SUV 97.5 1 $34.12 $15.60

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

5:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Sunny

NNW 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Lost Hills, CA

Evening in Lost Hills on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°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

18 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

4h 26m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Lost Hills, CA covers 243.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Paso Robles Highway, 9th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.9 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 $56.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 243.7 miles you will encounter 10 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; at 1.8 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sacramento, CA to Lost Hills, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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