Emporia to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Emporia from Sacramento?

The distance from Emporia to Sacramento is 1364.6 miles (2196.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1703.4 miles, taking about 28h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Emporia in Kansas 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 Emporia 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.