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

The distance between Placerville, CA, and Grass Valley, CA, is 51 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Placerville, CA, to Grass Valley, CA, covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are there charging stations between Placerville, CA and Grass Valley, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, 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: 51.

Placerville, CA Grass Valley, CA

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, CA takes about 1 h 25 min via CA 49. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Placerville, CA, Auburn, CA, Grass Valley, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 51 mi

Starting on Norman Street, this 51-mile trip takes about an hour and 20 minutes. The route follows Coloma Road and CA 49 through the Sierra Nevada foothills, eventually ending at East Berryhill Drive in Grass Valley.

1 Depart onto Norman Street 92 yd
2 Turn right onto Lincoln Alley 117 yd
3 Turn right onto Clay Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Bedford Avenue 87 yd
6 Turn left onto Route 50 1 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Coloma Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Coloma Road 8 mi
10 Continue slightly right onto Coloma Road 1 mi
11 Continue slightly left onto Main Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Coloma Road 12 mi
13 Continue straight 4 mi

14 Continue left onto El Dorado Street 3 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto El Dorado Street 26 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto El Dorado Street 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Elm Avenue 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Grass Valley Highway 6 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Grass Valley Highway 39 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Grass Valley Highway 2 mi
21 Enter roundabout straight onto Grass Valley Highway 39 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Grass Valley Highway 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto State Highway 49 16 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Idaho Maryland Road 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout right onto East Main Street 6 yd
27 Exit roundabout straight onto East Main Street 1 mi
28 Turn right onto East Berryhill Drive 1 mi
29 Arrive straight onto East Berryhill Drive

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The return trip from Grass Valley, CA to Placerville, CA covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

51 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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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Grass Valley, CA → Auburn, CA25 mi · 40 min Grass Valley, CA → Colfax, CA14 mi · 25 min Grass Valley, CA → Nevada City, CA4 mi · 10 min Grass Valley, CA → Wheatland, CA30 mi · 55 min Grass Valley, CA → Marysville, CA34 mi · 50 min Grass Valley, CA → Citrus Heights, CA44 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Grass Valley, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Placerville, CA, {fromState} and Grass Valley, CA, {toState} is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Grass Valley, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Grass Valley, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Grass Valley, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Grass Valley, CA, {toState} covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Grass Valley, CA from Placerville, CA?: Grass Valley, CA lies roughly to the north of Placerville, CA.
Which roads does the route from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, CA follow?: The drive from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, CA mainly follows CA 49.
Which towns do you pass between Placerville, CA and Grass Valley, CA?: Towns on the route from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, CA include Auburn, Colfax.
Are there charging stations between Placerville, CA and Grass Valley, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Placerville, CA to Grass Valley, 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: 51.

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