Idaho Falls to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597 miles 960.7 km · straight line
742.8 miles actual route 1195.5 km · driving distance
12h 58min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Sacramento?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Sacramento is 597 miles (960.7 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WSW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 742.8 miles, taking about 12h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho 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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 58min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 34min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~16h 51min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM