Origin
Sacramento, CA
Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sacramento, CA to Suisun, CA
Drive Time
55m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sacramento, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Suisun, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Sacramento to Suisun, you are looking at a straightforward 44.7-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day outing, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the Yolo Causeway, and the Capital City Freeway to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief transit. Since the drive is quite direct, it serves as a highly efficient connection between the two cities for travelers who want to minimize time behind the wheel.
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
22.3 miles from Sacramento, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mix of fast-paced highway travel and localized maneuvering on this 44.7-mile route. While only 8% of the trip is categorized as highway, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stint covering 32.4 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The road profile is distinctly turn-heavy once you move off the main arteries, requiring more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. Transitioning from the major freeway sections into the local roads creates a shifting experience, moving you from high-speed transit into a more deliberate driving pace. It is a functional drive that balances efficient highway stretches with the technical requirements of local navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 32.4 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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 44.7 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 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 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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
7
41.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Travis Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward Travis Boulevard
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Travis Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Travis Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
44.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Capital City Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Travis Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| CA 12 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| P Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Suisun, 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 none lane.
7
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 80
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 45
Toward Travis Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Travis Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Travis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto CA 12
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
CA 12
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
217 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Lotz Way
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lotz Way
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Solano Street
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Solano Street
18
Arrive at destination
Solano Street
Trip Plan
Because this trip covers less than an hour of driving time, you have significant flexibility with your departure schedule. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops along the way, as the 55-minute duration is short enough to handle in one go. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind, but otherwise, simply focus on the transition from the Eisenhower Highway to the turn-heavy local segments near your destination. Since this route lacks scheduled stops, it is a great candidate for a spontaneous morning or afternoon departure. Make sure to stay alert as you exit the main highway, as the character of the drive changes quite rapidly from the open freeway to the more winding local road sections.
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 22.3 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 44.7 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.3 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suisun, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 44.7 miles and 55m.
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Sacramento, CA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Suisun, CA
The final approach into Suisun, 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 Suisun, 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
$10.35 one way
$20.70 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $6.24 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Suisun, CA
Afternoon in Suisun on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Suisun, CA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 55m 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 22.3 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 $10.35 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 13 significant decision points across 44.7 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 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 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sacramento, CA to Suisun, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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