How far is it from Colfax, CA, to Placerville, CA, ?

The distance between Colfax, CA, and Placerville, CA, is 42 mi by road.

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

The drive from Colfax, CA, to Placerville, CA, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Colfax, CA, to Placerville, CA, ?

The fastest route from Colfax, CA, to Placerville, CA, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Placerville, CA from Colfax, CA?

Placerville, CA lies roughly to the south of Colfax, CA.

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

The drive from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA mainly follows CA 49.

Which towns do you pass between Colfax, CA and Placerville, CA?

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

Are there charging stations between Colfax, CA and Placerville, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA, including BOA CA2-144 (Placerville, CA) (350 kW); Motel 6 (Auburn, CA) (350 kW); Raley's Placerville #422 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Colfax, CA Placerville, CA

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA takes about 1 h 5 min via CA 49. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Colfax, CA, Placerville, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 42 mi

1 Depart left onto Whitcomb Avenue 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto South Auburn Street 170 yd
3 Enter roundabout right 3 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight 164 yd
5 Merge slightly left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway 16 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn sharp right onto Elm Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn left onto El Dorado Street 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto El Dorado Street 34 yd
10 Exit roundabout right onto El Dorado Street 3 mi
11 Continue right onto El Dorado Street 4 mi
12 Continue straight 12 mi
13 Continue straight onto Coloma Road 8 mi

14 Turn left onto Spring Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Bedford Avenue 137 yd
16 Turn right onto Coleman Street 137 yd
17 Turn right onto Lincoln Street 81 yd
18 Turn right onto Norman Street 121 yd
19 Arrive onto Norman Street

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The return trip from Placerville, CA to Colfax, CA covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

BOA CA2-144 (Placerville, CA)CCS · 3044 Sacramento St, Placerville, CA, 95667350 kW
Motel 6 (Auburn, CA)CCS · 1819 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA, 95603350 kW
Raley's Placerville #422CCS, CHAdeMO · 166 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA, 95667350 kW
Save MartCCS, CHAdeMO · 386 Elm Ave, Auburn, CA, 95603350 kW
Auburn, CA - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 13437 Bowman Road, Auburn, CA, 95603250 kW

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Placerville, CA → Grizzly Flats, CA22 mi · 50 min Placerville, CA → Placerville Airport (PVF)4 mi · 15 min Placerville, CA → Folsom, CA23 mi · 35 min Placerville, CA → Grass Valley, CA51 mi · 1 h 25 min Placerville, CA → Wheatland, CA61 mi · 1 h 25 min Placerville, CA → Plymouth, CA23 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Colfax, CA, {fromState} to Placerville, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Colfax, CA, {fromState} and Placerville, CA, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax, CA, {fromState} to Placerville, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Colfax, CA, {fromState} to Placerville, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Colfax, CA, {fromState} to Placerville, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Colfax, CA, {fromState} to Placerville, CA, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Placerville, CA from Colfax, CA?: Placerville, CA lies roughly to the south of Colfax, CA.
Which roads does the route from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA follow?: The drive from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA mainly follows CA 49.
Which towns do you pass between Colfax, CA and Placerville, CA?: Towns on the route from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA include Auburn.
Are there charging stations between Colfax, CA and Placerville, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Colfax, CA to Placerville, CA, including BOA CA2-144 (Placerville, CA) (350 kW); Motel 6 (Auburn, CA) (350 kW); Raley's Placerville #422 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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