Dickinson, North Dakota to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1104.8 miles 1778 km · straight line
1401 miles actual route 2254.7 km · driving distance
24h 33min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Sacramento?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Sacramento is 1104.8 miles (1778 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WSW of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1401 miles, taking about 24h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 33min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 28min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~31h 55min $168–$490* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM