Origin
West Sacramento, CA
Morning in West Sacramento on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Sacramento, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Davis, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 12.3-mile drive from West Sacramento to Davis, California, should take you about 16 minutes to complete. Primarily using Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the Yolo Causeway, with a segment on West Capitol Avenue, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. Given its brief duration and modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an easy addition to any Pacific Coast exploration. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it a straightforward transition between these two California cities. You won't need an overnight stop for this particular leg.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 5.3 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. While much of the drive involves navigating local roads, the Yolo Causeway provides a distinct segment. The character shifts from highway to more urban and suburban settings as you approach Davis. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a series of local transitions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 Business West, US 50 West: San Francisco
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 Business West, US 50 West: San Fran...
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Richards Boulevard North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward Richards Boulevard North
4
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
1st Street
Turn sharp right onto 1st Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
F Street
Turn left onto F Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Richards Boulevard North along the way.
Richards Boulevard North
11.5 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| West Capitol Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| F Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harbor Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richards Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Sacramento, CA and Davis, CA.
1
Start on US 40 Historic
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Capitol Avenue
2
Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Harbor Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 80 Business West, US 50 West: San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 80
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 72B
Toward Richards Boulevard North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Richards Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Richards Boulevard
9
Turn sharp right onto 1st Street
407 ft
·
20 sec
·
1st Street
10
Turn left onto F Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
F Street
11
Arrive at destination
F Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.65 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Davis, CA
Morning in Davis on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
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
16m 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 West Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 16m 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, West Capitol Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from West Sacramento, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Richards Boulevard North along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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