What is the best route from Placerville, CA, to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), ?

The fastest route from Placerville, CA, to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) from Placerville, CA?

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) lies roughly to the west of Placerville, CA.

Which towns do you pass between Placerville, CA and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

Towns on the route from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) include Citrus Heights, Sacramento.

Are there charging stations between Placerville, CA and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), including 16th & L Street Parking Lot (Sacramento, CA) (350 kW); Bel Air Grocery (350 kW); BOA CA2-144 (Placerville, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

Placerville, CA Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) takes about 1 h 10 min via US 50. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 43 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Placerville, CA, Arden-Arcade, CA, Sacramento, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 56 mi

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 18 mi
7 Continue straight onto El Dorado Freeway 24 mi
8 Continue straight onto Capital City Freeway 2 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Westside Freeway 7 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Westside Freeway 3 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Continue straight 58 yd
19 Keep slightly right onto Arrivals 1 mi
20 Turn left 56 yd
21 Turn right 62 yd
22 Enter roundabout right 66 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly right 22 yd
24 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Placerville, CA covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

365 chargers

16th & L Street Parking Lot (Sacramento, CA)CCS · 1601 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814350 kW
Bel Air GroceryCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 2760 E Bidwell St, Folsom, CA, 95630350 kW
BOA CA2-144 (Placerville, CA)CCS · 3044 Sacramento St, Placerville, CA, 95667350 kW
Costco Natomas (Sacramento, CA)CCS · 3881 E Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA, 95834350 kW
Curbside 14th StreetCCS, CHAdeMO · 506 14th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814350 kW

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Sacramento, CA14 mi · 25 min Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Woodland, CA12 mi · 20 min Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → McClellan Park, CA15 mi · 35 min Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → West Sacramento, CA16 mi · 25 min Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Fruitridge Pocket, CA17 mi · 30 min Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Davis, CA18 mi · 30 min

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

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How far is it from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), {toState}?: The distance between Placerville, CA, {fromState} and Sacramento International Airport (SMF), {toState} is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), {toState}?: The drive from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), {toState}?: The fastest route from Placerville, CA, {fromState} to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), {toState} covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) from Placerville, CA?: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) lies roughly to the west of Placerville, CA.
Which roads does the route from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) follow?: The drive from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) mainly follows US 50.
Which towns do you pass between Placerville, CA and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?: Towns on the route from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) include Citrus Heights, Sacramento.
Are there charging stations between Placerville, CA and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Placerville, CA to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), including 16th & L Street Parking Lot (Sacramento, CA) (350 kW); Bel Air Grocery (350 kW); BOA CA2-144 (Placerville, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

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