Best Time to Drive from Elk Grove to Sacramento

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 16 minutes via SR-99 North, usually 17 at this time.

On weekdays the 16-mile drive from Elk Grove to Sacramento (via SR-99 North) usually takes as little as 17 minutes and up to 17 minutes, when leaving around 5 am on Mondays. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 17 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 5 am on Sundays (17 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Elk Grove to Sacramento?

On weekdays, leave early in the morning or late in the evening. The drive usually takes about 17 minutes then, versus up to 17 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Sacramento?

The 16-mile drive usually takes 17 to 17 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 17 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Elk Grove to Sacramento?

Leaving around 5 am on Mondays is usually slowest, about 17 minutes.

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