Flagstaff to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

591.6 miles 952.1 km · straight line
756.5 miles actual route 1217.5 km · driving distance
13h 48min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Sacramento?

The distance from Flagstaff to Sacramento is 591.6 miles (952.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756.5 miles, taking about 13h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 48min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 34min $61–$113* Budget
Train ~17h 56min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM