Death Valley to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.1 miles 462.1 km · straight line
426.2 miles actual route 685.9 km · driving distance
9h 13min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Sacramento?

The distance from Death Valley to Sacramento is 287.1 miles (462.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.2 miles, taking about 9h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 13min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 4min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 45min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM