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Cities Near Folsom

Cities near Folsom, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Folsom, California is Citrus Heights, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Citrus Heights6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Rancho Cordova9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Sacramento18 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Elk Grove21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Davis32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Lodi38 mi / 61 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Yuba City40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Vacaville49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Stockton50 mi / 81 km1 hr 30 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Folsom

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Davis. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Folsom include Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Davis. The closest is Citrus Heights, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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