How far is it from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA?

The distance between Grass Valley, CA and Placerville, CA is 82 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA?

The drive from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA?

The fastest route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA covers 82 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Placerville, CA from Grass Valley, CA?

Placerville, CA lies roughly to the south of Grass Valley, CA.

Which roads does the route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA follow?

The drive from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA mainly follows CA 20, CA 49.

Which towns do you pass between Grass Valley, CA and Placerville, CA?

Towns on the route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA include Colfax, Auburn.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Grass Valley, CA and Placerville, CA?

Along the route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA you can fill up at Chevron (24/7), Shell, Shell. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Grass Valley, CA Placerville, CA

Distance: 82 kmDrive time: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA takes about 1 h 25 min via CA 49. The distance is 82 km. The straight-line distance is 60 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Grass Valley, CA, Auburn, CA, Placerville, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 82 km

1 Depart straight onto East Berryhill Drive 161 m
2 Turn left onto East Main Street 357 m
3 Enter roundabout straight 34 m
4 Exit roundabout slightly right 186 m
5 Merge slightly left onto Golden Center Freeway 26 km
6 Continue straight onto Grass Valley Highway 2 km
7 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Grass Valley Highway 33 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Grass Valley Highway 3 km
9 Enter roundabout straight onto Grass Valley Highway 32 m
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Grass Valley Highway 9 km
11 Turn left onto Elm Avenue 748 m
12 Turn left onto El Dorado Street 251 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto El Dorado Street 32 m

14 Exit roundabout right onto El Dorado Street 4 km
15 Continue right onto El Dorado Street 6 km
16 Continue straight 19 km
17 Continue straight onto Coloma Road 13 km
18 Turn left onto Spring Street 735 m
19 Turn left onto Bedford Avenue 125 m
20 Turn right onto Coleman Street 126 m
21 Turn right onto Lincoln Street 74 m
22 Turn right onto Norman Street 111 m
23 Arrive onto Norman Street

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The return trip from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, CA covers roughly the same distance, 82 km.

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How far is it from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA?: The distance between Grass Valley, CA and Placerville, CA is 82 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA?: The drive from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA?: The fastest route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA covers 82 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Placerville, CA from Grass Valley, CA?: Placerville, CA lies roughly to the south of Grass Valley, CA.
Which roads does the route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA follow?: The drive from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA mainly follows CA 20, CA 49.
Which towns do you pass between Grass Valley, CA and Placerville, CA?: Towns on the route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA include Colfax, Auburn.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Grass Valley, CA and Placerville, CA?: Along the route from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA you can fill up at Chevron (24/7), Shell, Shell. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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