Manhattan to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1336.9 miles 2151.5 km · straight line
1653.5 miles actual route 2661.1 km · driving distance
27h 57min estimated drive time
$159 - $196 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Sacramento?

The distance from Manhattan to Sacramento is 1336.9 miles (2151.5 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1653.5 miles, taking about 27h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 57min $159 - $196 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 32min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~36h 20min $198–$579* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM