Sacramento to Saguaro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730 miles 1174.9 km · straight line
881.7 miles actual route 1418.9 km · driving distance
16h 2min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Saguaro?

The distance from Sacramento to Saguaro is 730 miles (1174.9 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located SE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 881.7 miles, taking about 16h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California and Saguaro in Arizona.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sacramento and Saguaro. 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 Sacramento to Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 2min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 14min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 51min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM