Portland, Oregon to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.9 miles 777.1 km · straight line
579.1 miles actual route 931.9 km · driving distance
11h 7min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Sacramento?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Sacramento is 482.9 miles (777.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located S of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.1 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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. 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 7min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 20min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 34min $69–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM