Provo to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.1 miles 864.3 km · straight line
692.3 miles actual route 1114.1 km · driving distance
11h 45min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Provo from Sacramento?

The distance from Provo to Sacramento is 537.1 miles (864.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 692.3 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah 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 Provo 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 Provo to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 45min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 6min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~15h 17min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM