Cities Near Sacramento
Cities near Sacramento, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Davis, Elk Grove, Roseville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sacramento, California is Davis, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 26 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DavisBicycles and a university | 14 mi / 22 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Elk GroveParks and family suburb | 14 mi / 22 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| RosevilleShopping and rail history | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| FolsomHistoric prison town and lake | 18 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| StocktonDelta waterways | 44 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rancho Cordova | 10 mi / 17 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Woodland | 16 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vacaville | 31 mi / 50 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lodi | 33 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fairfield | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Sacramento
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Davis, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Stockton. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Sacramento include Davis, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Stockton. The closest is Davis, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.