Origin
Shingle Springs, CA
Night in Shingle Springs on Thursday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shingle Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shingle Springs, CA
Ryan Stephens
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This quick 35.1-mile drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA takes about 42 minutes and is almost entirely highway driving at 92% highway share. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, with a modest fuel cost estimate of $8. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it an easy connector between two points in California. You'll spend most of your time on US 50 before transitioning to city streets in Sacramento. This drive is ideal if you need to get from the Shingle Springs area to the capital city efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 35.1-mile journey. You'll be on US 50 for a significant uninterrupted stretch of 32.2 miles, offering a consistent driving pace. As you approach Sacramento, the route incorporates local roads like 16th Street and Mother Lode Drive, shifting the feel from open highway to more urban conditions. The 92% highway share means you'll encounter higher speeds and fewer turns for most of the trip, making it a direct and efficient path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and 16th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near South Shingle Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (South Shingle Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Shingle Road
Turn right onto South Shingle Road
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50
Merge onto US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CA 160: 16th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward CA 160: 16th Street
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
16th Street
Turn right onto 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 32.2 mi | 36m |
| 16th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mother Lode Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Shingle Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 32.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shingle Springs, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Mother Lode Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mother Lode Drive
2
Turn right onto South Shingle Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Shingle Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto US 50
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward CA 160: 16th Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
9
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.07 one way
$16.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
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.
Destination
Sacramento, CA
Night in Sacramento on Thursday
Local time
9:34 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
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
7 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
42m 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 Shingle Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 35.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, 16th Street, Mother Lode Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Shingle Springs, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.07 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 straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (South Shingle Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shingle Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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