Midland, Texas to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1182.7 miles 1903.4 km · straight line
1489.2 miles actual route 2396.6 km · driving distance
26h 3min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Sacramento?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Sacramento is 1182.7 miles (1903.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1489.2 miles, taking about 26h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas 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 Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 3min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 16min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~33h 52min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM