Los Angeles to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.5 miles 581.7 km · straight line
384.1 miles actual route 618.1 km · driving distance
7h 5min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Sacramento?

The distance from Los Angeles to Sacramento is 361.5 miles (581.7 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NNW of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.1 miles, taking about 7h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States.

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 5min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 30min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 44min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM