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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Howard Landing, CA

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

Drive Time

48m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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 Howard Landing, CA, CA

Howard Landing, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Howard Landing, CA covers 33.9 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Twin Cities Road, Victory Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 20.2 mi 22m
Twin Cities Road 4.2 mi 7m
Victory Highway 2.6 mi 3m
CA 220 2.5 mi 4m
River Road 2.2 mi 3m
9th Street 0.5 mi 1m
P Street 0.5 mi 1m
Walnut Grove Bridge <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 20.2 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Howard Landing, 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

20 mi · 22 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Twin Cities Road
7

Turn right onto E13

4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto E13

2.2 mi · 3 min · River Road
9

Turn right onto J11

461 ft · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
10

Turn left onto CA 160

2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
11

Continue on CA 160

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Victory Highway
12

Turn right onto CA 220

2.5 mi · 4 min · CA 220
13

Turn left

0.2 mi · 58 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laguna, CA

17 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

Oakley, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fruitridge Pocket, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | P Street

Turn right onto P Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San...
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.
4
22 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Twin Cities Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Twin Cities Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.58 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $8.03 $16.06
premium $6.18 $8.24 $16.49
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Morning in Sacramento on Saturday

Local time

11:18 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

Howard Landing, CA

Morning in Howard Landing on Saturday

Local time

11:18 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°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

4 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

48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

33.9 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 20.2 mi of that is on Westside Freeway.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Westside Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Twin Cities Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near P Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 33.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (P Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 48m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (P Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Howard Landing, CA before heading back.

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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