Clifton to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

702.4 miles 1130.4 km · straight line
937.4 miles actual route 1508.6 km · driving distance
16h 14min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Sacramento?

The distance from Clifton to Sacramento is 702.4 miles (1130.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 937.4 miles, taking about 16h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Sacramento in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton 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 Clifton to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 14min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 29min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~21h 6min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM