Origin
Vacaville, CA
Late night in Vacaville on Monday
Local time
4:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vacaville, CA to Vallejo, CA
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vacaville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Vallejo, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Vacaville, CA to Vallejo, CA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Tennessee Street, Sonoma Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
12.4 miles from Vacaville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 24.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Hickory Lane.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (Hickory Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Hickory Lane
Turn right onto Hickory Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
22.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward Tennessee Street, Mare Island
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 31B
Toward Tennessee Street, Mare Island
9
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Tennessee Street West, Touro University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Tennessee Street West, Touro University
4
24.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
|
Carolina Street
Turn right onto Carolina Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Vacaville, CA and Vallejo, CA, road signs point toward Mare Island, Tennessee Street West and Touro University.
Mare Island
22.7 mi in
|
~27m
Tennessee Street West
22.9 mi in
|
~27m
Touro University
22.9 mi in
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~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| Tennessee Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sonoma Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Davis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Carolina Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hickory Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merchant Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vacaville, CA and Vallejo, CA.
1
Start on Merchant Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Merchant Street
2
Continue on Main Street
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Davis Street
4
Turn right onto Hickory Lane
457 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hickory Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31B
Toward Tennessee Street, Mare Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Tennessee Street West, Touro University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto Tennessee Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tennessee Street
10
Turn left onto CA 29
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sonoma Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Carolina Street
510 ft
·
22 sec
·
Carolina Street
12
Arrive at destination
Carolina Street
Trip Plan
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 12.4 miles from Vacaville, CA, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 24.8 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vallejo, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vacaville, 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 Vacaville, CA
This is one driving day of about 24.8 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vacaville, 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 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Vacaville, CA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Vacaville, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vallejo, CA
The final approach into Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, 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
$5.74 one way
$11.49 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| premium | $6.24 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Vallejo, CA
Late night in Vallejo on Monday
Local time
4:09 AM
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
1 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
31m 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 Vacaville, CA to Vallejo, CA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Tennessee Street, Sonoma Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Vacaville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Hickory Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vacaville, CA and Vallejo, CA, road signs point toward Mare Island, Tennessee Street West and Touro University.
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