Pendleton to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.1 miles 819.3 km · straight line
720.9 miles actual route 1160.1 km · driving distance
13h 2min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Pendleton from Sacramento?

The distance from Pendleton to Sacramento is 509.1 miles (819.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located SSW of Pendleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.9 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Pendleton in Oregon 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pendleton 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 Pendleton to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 2min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 38min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~16h 57min $87–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pendleton & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM