Ridgecrest to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.5 miles 472.4 km · straight line
388.3 miles actual route 624.9 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Ridgecrest from Sacramento?

The distance from Ridgecrest to Sacramento is 293.5 miles (472.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NW of Ridgecrest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.3 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ridgecrest & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM