Minneapolis to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1511.4 miles 2432.3 km · straight line
1883.4 miles actual route 3031 km · driving distance
32h 42min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Sacramento?

The distance from Minneapolis to Sacramento is 1511.4 miles (2432.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1883.4 miles, taking about 32h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 42min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 14min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~42h 31min $226–$659* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m 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 504 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM