Altamont to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

250.8 miles 403.6 km · straight line
302.2 miles actual route 486.4 km · driving distance
5h 40min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Altamont from Sacramento?

The distance from Altamont to Sacramento is 250.8 miles (403.6 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located S of Altamont. By car, the driving distance is approximately 302.2 miles, taking about 5h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Altamont in Oregon and Sacramento in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altamont and Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altamont to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 40min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 48min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 23min $36–$106* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Altamont
42.21°N, 121.74°W
America/Los_Angeles
1263m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM