Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sacramento, CA
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Sheridan, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sacramento to Sheridan is 39.1 miles and takes about 47m via CA 65, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and Capital City Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within California's Pacific Coast region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on well-maintained highways. It’s a practical option if you need to cover this specific distance without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its efficiency when traveling between these two points.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on CA 65, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and the Capital City Freeway, indicating a predominantly high-speed experience. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 18.1 miles along CA 65. As you progress, the character remains largely consistent with the highway profile, offering a direct and relatively uninterrupted driving experience.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 65 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 40 Historic / 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Historic / 16th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 65: Lincoln, Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sacramento, CA to Sheridan, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Marysville along the way.
Marysville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 65 | 18.1 mi | 21m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Capital City Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| North Sacramento Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| 16th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| J Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Riosa Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Sheridan, CA.
Start on 9th Street
Turn left onto J Street
Turn left onto US 40 Historic
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 Historic
Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto I 80 Business
Continue on I 80
Continue on I 80
Take the exit
Continue on Charles J. La Porte Memorial Bridge
Continue on CA 65
Turn right onto Riosa Road
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
Turn left onto Riosa Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Sacramento, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sheridan, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sacramento on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Sheridan on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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