Edmonton to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1101.1 miles 1772.1 km · straight line
1594.3 miles actual route 2565.8 km · driving distance
27h 52min estimated drive time
CAD 259 - CAD 318 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Sacramento?

The distance from Edmonton to Sacramento is 1101.1 miles (1772.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located SSW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1594.3 miles, taking about 27h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Sacramento is in California, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 52min CAD 259 - CAD 318 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 26min $128–$239* Budget
Train ~36h 14min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 367 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM