Davenport to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1638.9 miles 2637.5 km · straight line
1880.8 miles actual route 3026.8 km · driving distance
32h 2min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Sacramento?

The distance from Davenport to Sacramento is 1638.9 miles (2637.5 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1880.8 miles, taking about 32h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 2min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 26min $150–$282* Budget
Train ~41h 39min $226–$658* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 546 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM