Origin
Suisun, CA
Afternoon in Suisun on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suisun, CA to Sacramento, CA
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
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.
Suisun, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Sacramento, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Suisun to Sacramento, you are in for a quick 45-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two Pacific Coast locations without requiring an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an efficient commute that leaves you plenty of time to explore once you arrive. You will primarily navigate via the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the Yolo Causeway, and the Capital City Freeway. Since the drive is short and straightforward, it offers a practical way to transition between these California cities without any complex planning.
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
22.5 miles from Suisun, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short highway bursts with more technical segments. While you will spend about 10% of your time on highways, the experience is defined by its changing road patterns rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 32.3 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into the local road network. Navigating the Yolo Causeway and Capital City Freeway requires you to stay alert, as the road character shifts from open highway to more concentrated, turn-heavy sections as you approach the city center.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 32.3 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 39.5 miles in near US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 45 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 39.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
39.5 mi into trip
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~48m in
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US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
42.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angel...
9
43 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Redding
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Redding
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward J Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 519B
Toward J Street, Downtown
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Suisun, CA to Sacramento, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
Lake Tahoe
39.5 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 50; I 80 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.3 mi | 37m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Capital City Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| CA 12 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Westside Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Travis Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suisun, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Solano Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Solano Street
2
Continue on Kellogg Street
408 ft
·
20 sec
·
Kellogg Street
3
Turn right onto Morgan Street
306 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
6
Merge onto CA 12
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
CA 12
7
Take the exit
237 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto Travis Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Travis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 80 East
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 80
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
18
Merge onto I 5
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Westside Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 519B
Toward J Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
21
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight / none lanes.
22
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
23
Turn right onto 9th Street
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 56-minute drive, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, allowing you to easily work around peak traffic hours. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the short duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off for $10 ensures a stress-free arrival. Because the route is turn-heavy, focus on your navigation as you transition between the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Capital City Freeway. Use the short length of this trip to your advantage by planning your arrival in Sacramento for the morning or afternoon, maximizing your time at your destination instead of behind the wheel.
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 22.5 miles from Suisun, CA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Suisun, 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 Suisun, CA
This is one driving day of about 45 miles and 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suisun, 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 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Suisun, CA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Suisun, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
The final approach into Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| premium | $6.24 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
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: 15.7 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 | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
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
Sacramento, CA
Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Suisun, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 45 miles and takes about 56m 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 22.5 miles from Suisun, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.42 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 20 significant decision points across 45 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 39.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Suisun, CA to Sacramento, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
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