Monroe, Louisiana to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1696 miles 2729.4 km · straight line
2008.1 miles actual route 3231.7 km · driving distance
35h 32min estimated drive time
$193 - $238 estimated fuel cost
~3h 55min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Monroe, Louisiana from Sacramento?

The distance from Monroe, Louisiana to Sacramento is 1696 miles (2729.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Monroe, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2008.1 miles, taking about 35h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 55min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Monroe, Louisiana 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 Monroe, Louisiana to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 32min $193 - $238 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 38min $161–$301* Budget
Train ~46h 12min $241–$703* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, Louisiana & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m 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 565 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM