How far is it from Sacramento, CA, to South Lake Tahoe, CA, ?

The distance between Sacramento, CA, and South Lake Tahoe, CA, is 101 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento, CA, to South Lake Tahoe, CA, ?

The drive from Sacramento, CA, to South Lake Tahoe, CA, takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Sacramento, CA, to South Lake Tahoe, CA, ?

The fastest route from Sacramento, CA, to South Lake Tahoe, CA, covers 101 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

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Sacramento, CASouth Lake Tahoe, CA

Distance: 101 mi·Duration: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA takes about 2 h 15 min via US 50. The distance is 101 mi. The straight-line distance is 85 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sacramento, CA, Grizzly Flats, CA. Driving directions

Driving directions

19 · 101 mi

1 Depart left onto O Street 96 yd
2 Turn right onto Alhambra Boulevard 144 yd
3 Turn left onto Stockton Boulevard 1 mi
4 Turn slightly left 123 yd
5 Take ramp straight 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto El Dorado Freeway 23 mi
7 Continue straight onto Route 50 70 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route 50 40 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Route 50 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 22 yd
11 Enter roundabout right 22 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight 19 yd
13 Continue straight onto Route 50 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Emerald Bay Road 2 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 95 yd
16 Merge slightly left onto Lake Tahoe Boulevard 3 mi
17 Turn left onto Los Angeles Avenue 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Sacramento Avenue 60 yd
19 Arrive right onto Sacramento Avenue

The return trip from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Sacramento, CA covers roughly the same distance, 101 mi.

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Questions and answers

South Lake Tahoe, CA lies roughly to the east of Sacramento, CA.

How far is it from Sacramento, CA, {fromState} to South Lake Tahoe, CA, {toState}?

The distance between Sacramento, CA, {fromState} and South Lake Tahoe, CA, {toState} is 101 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento, CA, {fromState} to South Lake Tahoe, CA, {toState}?

The drive from Sacramento, CA, {fromState} to South Lake Tahoe, CA, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Sacramento, CA, {fromState} to South Lake Tahoe, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Sacramento, CA, {fromState} to South Lake Tahoe, CA, {toState} covers 101 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

What is the shortest route from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The shortest driving route from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is about 101 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Sacramento, CA and South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA, 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: 379.

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

Sacramento, CA–South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Sacramento, CASouth Lake Tahoe, CA