Folsom to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.4 miles 802.1 km · straight line
598.1 miles estimated 962.5 km · driving distance
12h 2min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Folsom from Pendleton?

The distance from Folsom to Pendleton is 498.4 miles (802.1 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located NNE of Folsom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.1 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Folsom in California and Pendleton in Oregon.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Folsom and Pendleton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Folsom to Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 2min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 26min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 39min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Folsom & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Folsom
38.68°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients