Olympia to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.1 miles 948 km · straight line
693.1 miles actual route 1115.5 km · driving distance
13h 16min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Olympia from Sacramento?

The distance from Olympia to Sacramento is 589.1 miles (948 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located S of Olympia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.1 miles, taking about 13h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Olympia in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Olympia 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 Olympia to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 16min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 55min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 15min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Olympia & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Olympia
47.04°N, 122.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
29m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM