Minot to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Minot from Sacramento?

The distance from Minot to Sacramento is 1207.7 miles (1943.6 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WSW of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1522.7 miles, taking about 27h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota 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 Minot 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.