Nampa to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.1 miles 688.9 km · straight line
533.4 miles actual route 858.5 km · driving distance
9h 46min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Nampa from Sacramento?

The distance from Nampa to Sacramento is 428.1 miles (688.9 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located SW of Nampa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 533.4 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Nampa in Idaho and Sacramento in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nampa 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 Nampa to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 46min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 43min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 17min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nampa & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Nampa
43.54°N, 116.56°W
America/Boise
767m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM