Caldwell to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.9 miles 693.5 km · straight line
531.2 miles actual route 854.9 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Caldwell from Sacramento?

The distance from Caldwell to Sacramento is 430.9 miles (693.5 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located SW of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531.2 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho and Sacramento in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Caldwell 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 Caldwell to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $42–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Caldwell & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Caldwell
43.66°N, 116.69°W
America/Boise
724m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM