Las Vegas to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

386.6 miles 622.1 km · straight line
561.3 miles actual route 903.4 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Sacramento?

The distance from Las Vegas to Sacramento is 386.6 miles (622.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.3 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Sacramento in California.

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. 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM